lowered 1 of 3

as in bowed
directed down she wouldn't look at me, preferring instead to just sit there with lowered eyes

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lowered

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verb (1)

past tense of lower
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variants also loured
past tense of lower

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Recent Examples of lowered
Adjective
This was highlighted by the fact that Psyche’s April 2024 message – beamed from a distance of 225 million kilometers – reached Earth at a lowered 25 megabits per second. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025 Most commonly that’s expressed as a shrinking number of cable viewers and the lowered subscription and ad revenue that comes with it. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025 And a meta-analysis of 196 scientific articles published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023 found that people who did moderate-intensity physical activity like walking fast for 11 minutes a day had a lowered risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2025 In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 The lowered sun was in our eyes, catching at dark patches that might be her, that might be gulls. Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 While recent earnings slightly exceeded lowered expectations, prompting some tactical analyst upgrades, these do not necessarily indicate a sustainable turnaround. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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The audience roared like thunder as Hendrix was lowered back down and safely unbuckled from her harness. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025 Getting 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day lowered risk even further, according to the research. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 During his mayoral campaign, Kemmling claimed the mostly conservative council lowered taxes and pushed back against advice from city staff. Pj Green october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025 The special rebate initially announced in April had been set to be lowered and then expire in 2027. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025 The Club, in turn, lowered our price target to $140 from $145. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 This mass is lifted and lowered frequently within a vertical elevator core or a container tower. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 His pregame playlists purposefully lowered his blood pressure instead of spiking his adrenaline. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The special rebate initially announced in April had been set to be lowered and then expire in 2027. Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowered
Adjective
  • No racist stereotypes, no demeaning facial expressions, no bowed heads, and no broken bodies from the old Hollywood.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • What Happens Next Thompson said Keaton’s house was likely placed off market due to pricing and downward pressure on home values.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • And with the new Downhill Buffering feature, the X Ultra detects downward motion and automatically reduces impact, helping to protect your joints.
    Bryan Rogala, Outside, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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