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as in less
having not so great importance or rank as another
a lower position in the company
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2
as in lowest
situated lower down
this book goes on the lower shelf
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as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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as in to decline
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?
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as in to depress
to diminish the price or value of
over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power
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also lour
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as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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also lour
as in frown
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
he turned to see the scornful lower on her face
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Recent Examples of lower
Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
In Japan and the European Union, women are actually taxed at a lower rate.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lower
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His dream was nothing less than a new reality, a hopeful future free of despotism, ruled by equality and liberty, rather than kings and queens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Swift paired her shirt with Area jeans, a Dior bag, and Versace heels, and honestly, who would expect anything less than a full and friend-accessorized ’fit from the pop star on such a momentous night in Knicks history?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Josh Rojas tried to sacrifice him over to third, but his bunt went straight back to Orze, who threw to second base too late to catch the retreating Tolbert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sawchuk explained that Muschietti largely stuck to the shot list but would occasionally throw the team a curveball, adding that some of the most memorable cinematic moments in the series were added at the last minute.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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His Democratic Party then went further by pushing a special counsel that could cancel the charges against him outright -- a move Lee declined to endorse or oppose publicly.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Writers and reporters at the conference are learning how to improve their coverage of topics, including changes to education at the federal and state levels, the use of artificial intelligence in schools, and declining enrollment.—
Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Before long, the living room is reduced to a bare stage, upon which only a couple of pulleys and switches are visible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Each ergonomic Nuage seat fully reclines to improve circulation and reduce back pressure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Miami’s decreasing rents fit into a larger trend in South Florida.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The most recent Los Angeles County Quality of Life Index survey out of UCLA shows perception of public safety losing ground even as property crime has decreased modestly over the same period.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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As long as Iran doesn’t humiliate Trump by restarting its nuclear program, the president can call it a win.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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In the ongoing fight for women’s equal rights, Pawol had proved a female baseball umpire can be second-guessed, proved wrong and humiliated by technology and mocked by howling fans on social media just like a man can.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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As the skies darkened and a swift downpour swept through the ballpark, both teams turned to their bullpens.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The benefits are glaring, and no one wants to get the calls that the Herbert, Lutzenkirchen and Bebiak families — and so many others — have gotten.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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There are some glaring gaps in the squad following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate as free agents.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Lower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lower. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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