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as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
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2
as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
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as in decrease
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as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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as in plunging
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 reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in decreasing
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 discrediting
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 sinking
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 louring
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as in darkening
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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as in scowling
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 lowering
Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The two companies spent close to $1 billion to push the merger through, money that maybe could have instead gone towards lowering grocery prices.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The two companies spent close to $1 billion to push the merger through, money that maybe could have instead gone towards lowering grocery prices.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Kroger committed to lowering grocery prices by $1 billion following the merger.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Kroger committed to lowering grocery prices by $1 billion following the merger.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The two companies spent close to $1 billion to push the merger through, money that maybe could have instead gone towards lowering grocery prices.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The two companies spent close to $1 billion to push the merger through, money that maybe could have instead gone towards lowering grocery prices.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Kroger committed to lowering grocery prices by $1 billion following the merger.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Kroger committed to lowering grocery prices by $1 billion following the merger.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
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Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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For instance, the decrease in price and even physical size of core elements like batteries, processing chips and bandwidth have allowed for the creation of devices that provide previously unfathomable experiences.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Growing support from the Hill While the full details of these policy proposals remain hazy, a growing number of lawmakers have signaled early support for the effort.Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Consider Chatterton’s Fields of This, an exemplary case study, as the hazy slacker rock the Oxnard, California, duo of guitarist-keyboardist Brock Pierce and multi-instrumentalist Logan Scrivner dream up is brash yet diffident.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
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Oracle’s grim forecast Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oracle shares fell 7% in extended trading on Monday after the database software company reported fiscal second-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ estimates.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite this grim tension, the song is upbeat and warm.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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An option proposed by Panama, backed by more than 100 countries, would have created a path for a global plastic production reduction target, while another proposal did not include production caps.Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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The House approved the bill — which would do away with rules backers say have led to unfair reductions in benefits for some who have worked in public service — by a wide margin earlier this month.Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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That in turn pushes prices lower and causes a further diminution in liquidity supply.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The same diminution is currently happening to the composition of an opening paragraph with a clear thesis statement.Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Breakfast-cereal-sized flakes of copper and aluminum are poured into large, heavy plastic bags, leaving the black mass behind.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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There are Amazon Black Friday deals for every shopper, but Prime members get access to fast and speedy shipping on millions of items (yes, that includes heavy, bulky products like furniture).Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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