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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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variants
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
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
As a result, the lowering of the standards has become a way of life, and that’s THE problem.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order requires the lowering of flags at federal buildings.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainers and other public figures have joined the calls for a collective lowering of the temperature in the wake of the shooting.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Tebboune also shared a message to his Facebook page, as the country's leader announced a day-long national mourning beginning Friday evening, involving the lowering of the national flag.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The water authority spent roughly $200 million on a pump station to make those transfers, before the lowering of the water level prevented using it.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The die-off was attributed to both the voracious carp and the annual lowering of water levels by the lake’s owner, FirstLight Energy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
An earlier update from King Soopers had listed some locations in Boulder and Littleton but the company amended its location list to include five fewer locations, lowering the number of gas stations impacted to 14 locations.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration has also rolled back some tariffs and fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, moves aimed at lowering everyday costs for Americans.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Rather than pushing kids to suddenly love new foods, the story focuses on lowering pressure and opening conversation, something McLaughlin says parents often need to hear.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Outside of lowering the temperature inside the arena and consistently mopping the floor, solutions for the problem are limited.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Democrats, who have little power in the Florida Capitol, are framing affordability as a crisis driven by insurance markets, housing shortages and stagnant wages, and have rolled out a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs and increasing oversight.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to lowering costs, accelerated medical programs seek to address health care workforce shortages by training physicians more quickly.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Whole-grain foods reduce your risk for heart and blood vessel disease by lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure while maintaining blood sugar.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
As a result, the lowering of the standards has become a way of life, and that’s THE problem.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order requires the lowering of flags at federal buildings.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainers and other public figures have joined the calls for a collective lowering of the temperature in the wake of the shooting.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Tebboune also shared a message to his Facebook page, as the country's leader announced a day-long national mourning beginning Friday evening, involving the lowering of the national flag.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The water authority spent roughly $200 million on a pump station to make those transfers, before the lowering of the water level prevented using it.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The die-off was attributed to both the voracious carp and the annual lowering of water levels by the lake’s owner, FirstLight Energy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
An earlier update from King Soopers had listed some locations in Boulder and Littleton but the company amended its location list to include five fewer locations, lowering the number of gas stations impacted to 14 locations.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration has also rolled back some tariffs and fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, moves aimed at lowering everyday costs for Americans.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Rather than pushing kids to suddenly love new foods, the story focuses on lowering pressure and opening conversation, something McLaughlin says parents often need to hear.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Outside of lowering the temperature inside the arena and consistently mopping the floor, solutions for the problem are limited.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Democrats, who have little power in the Florida Capitol, are framing affordability as a crisis driven by insurance markets, housing shortages and stagnant wages, and have rolled out a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs and increasing oversight.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to lowering costs, accelerated medical programs seek to address health care workforce shortages by training physicians more quickly.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Whole-grain foods reduce your risk for heart and blood vessel disease by lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure while maintaining blood sugar.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Several French and Italian citizens were among the dead, and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for stern punishment to be meted out to those responsible for the blaze.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FLIP-FLOP – Reporter claims Harris privately joked about question before stern response.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If funding for health decreases by 20 percent, 12 million more children could die by 2045.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The south and southwest suburbs saw a 35% decrease in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, according to tracking by the Daily Southtown, reflecting a continuing downward trend in recent years.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By becoming the light in a darkened world, everyone becomes a firefly that helps to illuminate the way back home to each other.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Kingpin is one of its offerings this year, an intimidating V-8 monster that makes over 800 horsepower and is blacked out.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The podcast is meant to do some of the bedtime planning for parents, taking an intimidating task off their plate.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company strips out nonessential systems and designs each component around mass reduction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, city leaders said the strategy has driven the recent crime reduction.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
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Although Singapore’s economy is expected to hold up relatively well this year, officials cautioned that the growth outlook remains clouded for 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Approved by The Boss himself, the live-music and storytelling show finds Azaria slipping into his best Springsteen guise for a night of gruff tales and greatest hits.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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The gory skit ends with the gruff older man rushing through the door to announce he’s made amends with his son, only to have his head sliced off by the flying chainsaw.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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