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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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4
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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5
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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2
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
Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
This is not lowering standards.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Antora makes money on the project by selling its energy to POET while opening the door to greater sustainable electricity production in the region and lowering power costs for the ethanol plant, Lautt said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Instead, the Dallas Mavericks minority owner framed the partnership as a bipartisan effort focused on lowering healthcare costs.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Police have also charged the bus driver and the railway guard responsible for manually lowering the crossing barrier at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing, according to statements cited by the outlet.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
With the referendum going before voters at a time when gas prices are skyrocketing, Republicans are trying to turn the tables on national Democrats’ messaging about affordability and lowering the cost of living during this year’s midterm elections.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
While Home Depot’s report beat on the top and bottom lines, that came after Wall Street estimates have fallen in recent months, lowering the bar.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There are opportunities for bipartisanship on school funding; lowering costs of insurance, housing and child care; addressing infrastructure, particularly water; and more.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 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
Edwards campaigned on lowering Georgia Power customers’ monthly electric bills and pushing the utility to add more clean energy to the grid.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
This is not lowering standards.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Antora makes money on the project by selling its energy to POET while opening the door to greater sustainable electricity production in the region and lowering power costs for the ethanol plant, Lautt said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Instead, the Dallas Mavericks minority owner framed the partnership as a bipartisan effort focused on lowering healthcare costs.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Police have also charged the bus driver and the railway guard responsible for manually lowering the crossing barrier at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing, according to statements cited by the outlet.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
With the referendum going before voters at a time when gas prices are skyrocketing, Republicans are trying to turn the tables on national Democrats’ messaging about affordability and lowering the cost of living during this year’s midterm elections.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
While Home Depot’s report beat on the top and bottom lines, that came after Wall Street estimates have fallen in recent months, lowering the bar.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There are opportunities for bipartisanship on school funding; lowering costs of insurance, housing and child care; addressing infrastructure, particularly water; and more.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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But its geological origins are hazy.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Even if my archive was unverifiable or incongruous, the hazy, contradictory landscape of Goodman’s life was the truth of her existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Jansa has been a stern critic of Golob's government, including Slovenia's 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Christophe is the spry, imaginative middle child to a stern farmer dad in an economically depressed countryside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Consumption has been linked to decreases in all-cause mortality.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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But drug harm reduction advocates and researchers say shifts in the drug supply and changes in drug use are the major contributors to the decrease in deaths.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, is accused of throwing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal — one of the rarest marine mammals in the world — earlier this month in an incident caught on camera by beachgoers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Bitcoin has crashed since hitting an all-time high in October last year, losing 40% of its value and plunging the crypto market into a brutal winter crisis.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The Pig group’s 25-mile menu keeps suppliers local, reducing food miles and packaging in the process.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an overall 4% decrease, and unsheltered homelessness decreasing by 22% since the 2024 count.—
Robin Epley,
Sacbee.com,
13 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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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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