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also louring
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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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 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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6
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
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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Born in Philadelphia in October 1888, Breen shuttled between jobs in public relations, newspaper journalism, and the U.S. consular service, yet the connecting thread was always his deep, proud, stern Irish Catholicism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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However, strikes between the two nations appeared to continue—leading to a stern rebuke from the president on Tuesday morning.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The legal basis for Trump’s continued extensions is hazy at best.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The band’s digital residency, ABBA Voyage, even inspired her outfits on the Short n’ Sweet tour, particularly the hazy light-blue costume that Agnetha Fältskog wears.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
Adjective
-
Despite the grim topic, the report offers encouraging news: Steady progress has been made in reducing child labor globally.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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The grim discovery has shaken the Wenatchee community and set off a sweeping manhunt for Decker, who has not been seen since.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court cases that set off the fiercest conflicts among the justices aren’t always the hot-button ones.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
25 June 2025
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The land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Noun
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After noticing a global gap in effective and trusted protection when faced with financial diminution, the company honed in on the product, refining it to meet the needs of employees worldwide.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s really harmful, in my estimation, is the uncertainty of it all and the diminution of trust our strongest allies will have in the United States for years to come.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The heavy rain has ended and while flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat, area creeks and streams may remain elevated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding and completely shutting down the northbound lanes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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