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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4
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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi lowered its price target to $200 per share from $210.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking two drugs together at the standard dose lowered BP by about 15 mmHg, noticeably better than one drug alone.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The study included about 800 people who, despite taking two or three medications, still had not lowered their blood pressure to the normal range.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
To gauge the Fed’s economic impact, consider how 10 economic metrics performed when the central bank aggressively lowered its flagship rate.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
It was lowered all the way to the ground with its custom air ride suspension.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Thinking this hiker was the original one who needed help, the helicopter team lowered a medic, rescuers said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 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
How the reactors will work Deep Fission’s technology centers on small cylindrical reactors that can be lowered into 30-inch diameter boreholes drilled a mile into the Earth.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi lowered its price target to $200 per share from $210.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking two drugs together at the standard dose lowered BP by about 15 mmHg, noticeably better than one drug alone.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The study included about 800 people who, despite taking two or three medications, still had not lowered their blood pressure to the normal range.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
To gauge the Fed’s economic impact, consider how 10 economic metrics performed when the central bank aggressively lowered its flagship rate.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
It was lowered all the way to the ground with its custom air ride suspension.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Thinking this hiker was the original one who needed help, the helicopter team lowered a medic, rescuers said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 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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Despite the downward pressure on cost of cyber attacks, the sector continues to grow, as more companies treat cyber security incidents as a top priority.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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