lowers 1 of 3

present tense third-person singular of lower
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as in throws
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place

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lowers

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verb (2)

variants also lours
present tense third-person singular of lower
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as in scowls
to look with anger or disapproval the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her

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lowers

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noun

variants also lours
plural of lower

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This approach lowers costs, accelerates delivery, and — by integrating superior technology on these platforms at scale — ensures that America has both the fleet size and the industrial depth needed to respond to a crisis. Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 When the Fed lowers rates, the prime rate comes down, too, and the interest rate on your credit card debt is likely to adjust within a billing cycle or two. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025 Studies consistently show that regular consumption of pulses lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar and supports weight loss. Tim D. McGreevy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 However, the processing that applesauce undergoes lowers its nutritional value when compared to apples. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 Indeed, research shows that seven to nine hours nightly lowers cardiovascular risks, improves glucose control, stabilizes blood pressure and keeps stress and appetite hormones balanced. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 Both systems share the same software architecture, training setup, and sustainment infrastructure, which simplifies integration and lowers operational costs. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025 Low Humidity Dry air may cause money tree leaves to turn brown, especially in winter when indoor heat lowers the humidity. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 Duncan is a little bit higher and a little bit more innocent, Tristan’s always being a little bit silly, and then Preston’s pretty much [lowers voice] down here. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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When the Fed cuts rates, the prime rate lowers, too, and the interest rate on that credit card debt is likely to follow within a billing cycle or two. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025 For instance, close follow-up lowers hospital readmission rates and helps prevent adverse events. MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Mix Cabinet Types Break up the monotony of just uppers and lowers—and achieve a more elevated, designer look—by mixing cabinet types. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
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frowns
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  • There's room for laughs amid the tears and smiles amid the frowns.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.
    Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Lowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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