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1
as in hazy
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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1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
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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3
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 humiliating
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
1
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 staring
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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Part of the lowering of the times is about improvements in training, nutrition and technique.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
There was also a significant lowering in systolic and diastolic blood pressure for those aged 60 or older.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
This seems to us like a quiet lowering of expectations for Illinois students amid broader concerns about declining academic standards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Higher-dose patients with both obesity and type 2 diabetes saw similar lowering of blood sugar compared to the lower dose, the agency noted.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The meeting marked a lowering of the temperature for discussions around the city’s license plate-reader system.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Deportation, and the threat of it, have upended the lives of millions of American children in the last few decades alone, while also creating a permanent underclass of workers who live in fear while their labor allows for the quiet lowering of costs for goods and services.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
The lowering of drug prices is a position of wide appeal that Trump has tapped into in his second term.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Fewer cheap nonstop flights may make connections more common again, especially in cities where Spirit once operated heavily, potentially adding travel time but lowering ticket prices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Bank of America analysts predicted last week the Fed will hold off on lowering rates until the second half of 2027, pointing to an uptick in inflation and strong jobs numbers.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 May 2026
According to Twigge, oats contain a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which is linked with health benefits like lowering cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 13 May 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the administration for focusing on the ballroom instead of lowering consumer costs during a speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday morning.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Part of this includes aggressively lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels, which are major risk factors.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 May 2026
At the same time, flexibility doesn’t mean lowering standards.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That means cutting federal regulations driving up housing costs, lowering the tax burden on working families, opposing any new gas or vehicle mileage taxes and cutting reckless spending that drives inflation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
However, most others require a lowering of expectations and full use of something almost all humans lack — patience.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Part of the lowering of the times is about improvements in training, nutrition and technique.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
There was also a significant lowering in systolic and diastolic blood pressure for those aged 60 or older.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
This seems to us like a quiet lowering of expectations for Illinois students amid broader concerns about declining academic standards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Higher-dose patients with both obesity and type 2 diabetes saw similar lowering of blood sugar compared to the lower dose, the agency noted.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The meeting marked a lowering of the temperature for discussions around the city’s license plate-reader system.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Deportation, and the threat of it, have upended the lives of millions of American children in the last few decades alone, while also creating a permanent underclass of workers who live in fear while their labor allows for the quiet lowering of costs for goods and services.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
The lowering of drug prices is a position of wide appeal that Trump has tapped into in his second term.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The research on the type and dosage of magnesium best for lowering blood pressure is unclear and should be interpreted with caution, since some magnesium supplements have been studied less than others.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Fewer cheap nonstop flights may make connections more common again, especially in cities where Spirit once operated heavily, potentially adding travel time but lowering ticket prices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Bank of America analysts predicted last week the Fed will hold off on lowering rates until the second half of 2027, pointing to an uptick in inflation and strong jobs numbers.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 May 2026
According to Twigge, oats contain a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which is linked with health benefits like lowering cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 13 May 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the administration for focusing on the ballroom instead of lowering consumer costs during a speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday morning.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Part of this includes aggressively lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels, which are major risk factors.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 May 2026
At the same time, flexibility doesn’t mean lowering standards.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That means cutting federal regulations driving up housing costs, lowering the tax burden on working families, opposing any new gas or vehicle mileage taxes and cutting reckless spending that drives inflation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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The book’s cover depicts a hazy sunset over a Hollywood sign that is drowning in floodwaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet Gilgeous-Alexander’s own diagnosis of his night, stern and accountable, showed no trace of concern.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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His father, a billboard magnate, was a stern man who would whip his son with a razor strap for stepping out of line, but the youngster refused to capitulate to his dad’s authority.—
Paul Bond,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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This is a significant decrease from more than 4 million acres of hazardous vegetation work completed during the last year of the Biden administration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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This marked a further decrease compared to Q2, during which revenues fell 3%.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Snell worked around Kim’s throwing error in the third to pitch a scoreless third and his day was done after 77 pitches.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The actress and singer wore a plunging one-piece for the beachside photoshoot, which was captured by photographer Kat Irlin in South Caicos.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, facilities at public parks and libraries close at nightfall, greatly reducing the number of bathrooms available.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As recently reported through KPBS, this progress has led to rents decreasing by about 5%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Several years ago, MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred enacted changes meant to speed up the game through better pace of play, keeping the same amount of action in baseball while decreasing the time each game took to finish.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In her report, Soto accused Sibrian of allegedly mocking and humiliating her for her accent, immigration status and race and calling her stupid.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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State caseworkers have sent an untold number of elders in their care to a coterie of homes with a history of hurting, ignoring or humiliating their residents, records and anguished families say.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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