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1
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 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 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
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 scowling
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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as in decrease
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Recent Examples of lowering
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
Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Common generic drugs include cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) and antiseizure drug Neurontin (gabapentin).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
For D’Amato, lowering her expectations and the barrier to re-entry was crucial to finding the courage to hit the track.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Hold each lift for two to three seconds before lowering with control.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia expects wider budget deficits this year and in 2026 after lowering revenue projections and boosting spending.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s as recent economic data have come in hot, lowering expectations for aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Common generic drugs include cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) and antiseizure drug Neurontin (gabapentin).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
For D’Amato, lowering her expectations and the barrier to re-entry was crucial to finding the courage to hit the track.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Hold each lift for two to three seconds before lowering with control.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia expects wider budget deficits this year and in 2026 after lowering revenue projections and boosting spending.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s as recent economic data have come in hot, lowering expectations for aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Measure your blood pressure before taking medication for lowering blood pressure.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Common generic drugs include cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) and antiseizure drug Neurontin (gabapentin).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
For D’Amato, lowering her expectations and the barrier to re-entry was crucial to finding the courage to hit the track.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Hold each lift for two to three seconds before lowering with control.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia expects wider budget deficits this year and in 2026 after lowering revenue projections and boosting spending.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s as recent economic data have come in hot, lowering expectations for aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Measure your blood pressure before taking medication for lowering blood pressure.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Common generic drugs include cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) and antiseizure drug Neurontin (gabapentin).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
For D’Amato, lowering her expectations and the barrier to re-entry was crucial to finding the courage to hit the track.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Hold each lift for two to three seconds before lowering with control.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia expects wider budget deficits this year and in 2026 after lowering revenue projections and boosting spending.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s as recent economic data have come in hot, lowering expectations for aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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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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TelevisaUnivsion issued a stern statement of displeasure at the situation.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a series of rulings on motions brought by Combs after his conviction, Judge Subramanian has been stern.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Greg Zaiser, vice president for enrollment at Elon, told the outlet the school was expecting the enrollment decrease due to an overall demographic shift.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the core of the GOP’s shutdown argument is painting a grim picture of any non-citizen receiving any government benefit.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Route optimization and delay reduction could also lead to direct savings for companies in operating costs, power consumption, and equipment maintenance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My feelings about Euphoria are fairly clouded now by all the drama surrounding the production.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Post-pandemic immigration surges, followed by stricter enforcement, distorted many traditional labor-market signals and clouded real-time interpretation of headline statistics.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bond between the two men was at the center of a fierce political conflict that spread in Washington, San Salvador and Miami.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kailey Agpaoa is goofy and funny as Doctor Sister, a self-sacrificing but fierce young woman who has given up her dreams to care of her aging parents while her older sister has a husband and medical career.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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