1
as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in fell
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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3
as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in decreased
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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5
as in humiliated
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 sunk
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 loured
1
as in darkened
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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2
as in scowled
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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Recent Examples of lowered
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
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently lowered job creation numbers for May and June, while July produced only 73,000 new jobs.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Separately, JPMorgan lowered its PT on Club name Eli Lilly to $1,050 from $1,100 but kept an overweight buy rating.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Natasha Rothwell swanned into the auditorium as the lights were lowered, as her costar Dom Hetrakul literally carried her gown's train to limit the number of people stepping on it.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The team was off Thursday and played at home Wednesday but without flags being lowered.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In West Hollywood, the trans and Progress Pride flags were both lowered to half mast in Matthew Shepard Square this weekend, according to the WeHo Times.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
Offensive line got going, lowered their pads and were physical.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
That act lowered the age at which children who are accused of certain violent crimes can be tried as adults from 16 to 14.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently lowered job creation numbers for May and June, while July produced only 73,000 new jobs.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Separately, JPMorgan lowered its PT on Club name Eli Lilly to $1,050 from $1,100 but kept an overweight buy rating.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Natasha Rothwell swanned into the auditorium as the lights were lowered, as her costar Dom Hetrakul literally carried her gown's train to limit the number of people stepping on it.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The team was off Thursday and played at home Wednesday but without flags being lowered.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In West Hollywood, the trans and Progress Pride flags were both lowered to half mast in Matthew Shepard Square this weekend, according to the WeHo Times.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
Offensive line got going, lowered their pads and were physical.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowered
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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
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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
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The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This growth in inventory is putting downward pressure on prices, which have started to trend down.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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