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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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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
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
That includes Germany’s temporary lowering of fuel taxes, which runs through June 30.
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David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
However, most others require a lowering of expectations and full use of something almost all humans lack — patience.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Part of the lowering of the times is about improvements in training, nutrition and technique.
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ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
There was also a significant lowering in systolic and diastolic blood pressure for those aged 60 or older.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that regular physical activity is crucial for reducing obesity, improving sleep quality and lowering the risk of chronic illnesses.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Anastrozole, a medication commonly prescribed to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer after menopause, can accelerate bone loss by lowering estrogen levels.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Trump went to extraordinary efforts to pressure the Fed into lowering, from launching criminal probes into Powell and Governor Lisa Cook, to outright insulting the chair’s intelligence.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Local agriculture can benefit from precision farming, predictive analytics, and resource optimization that increase productivity while lowering costs.
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Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Materials like Rebond 300 could help overcome this issue entirely by lowering process temperatures and turning CO2 into a physical, structural building block rather than an airborne waste product.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
But even beyond the immediate personal comfort, the Department of Energy has suggested using energy-efficient window coverings as one part of a larger strategy of lowering cooling bills.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Noun
Other research has shown the popular drugs might reduce heart disease and breast cancer that may be related to the weight loss, or a lowering of inflammation.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
That includes Germany’s temporary lowering of fuel taxes, which runs through June 30.
—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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
Verb
The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is lowering adoption fees for pets throughout July in an effort to find 250 furry friends new homes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that regular physical activity is crucial for reducing obesity, improving sleep quality and lowering the risk of chronic illnesses.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Anastrozole, a medication commonly prescribed to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer after menopause, can accelerate bone loss by lowering estrogen levels.
—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Trump went to extraordinary efforts to pressure the Fed into lowering, from launching criminal probes into Powell and Governor Lisa Cook, to outright insulting the chair’s intelligence.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Local agriculture can benefit from precision farming, predictive analytics, and resource optimization that increase productivity while lowering costs.
—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Materials like Rebond 300 could help overcome this issue entirely by lowering process temperatures and turning CO2 into a physical, structural building block rather than an airborne waste product.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
But even beyond the immediate personal comfort, the Department of Energy has suggested using energy-efficient window coverings as one part of a larger strategy of lowering cooling bills.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
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That could result in a slightly muted sky and a softer, hazier sun angle through the afternoon, though surface visibility impacts should remain limited.
Adjective
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Judges have to throw the book at those arrested to teach them a stern lesson.
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However, for students graduating right now, Hammer can't really summon up anything stern to say.
Noun
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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In contrast, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arkansas have recorded double-digit decreases in jobs.
Verb
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The Rockies struck first on TJ Rumfield's first-inning RBI single, but the Twins answered after Lewis scored on a throwing error in the second.
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He was reportedly hired and fired several times and went on to make a few more media appearances on WWE Monday Night Raw and in the Jim Rose Circus as part of a knife-throwing act.
Verb
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The British socialite and younger sister of Kate Middleton wore a summery mint green dress featuring a plunging neckline and off-the-shoulder silhouette.
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Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
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Authors on the study found that COVID vaccines were roughly 55% effective in preventing hospitalizations associated with the illness and about 50% effective in decreasing trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities.
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If one wanted to produce more offense by decreasing drag, mixing in some baseballs with lower seams wouldn’t hurt.
Verb
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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The autocrat delights in humiliating so many people, not least tech billionaires, including Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who once opposed him.
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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