1
as in throws
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in plunges
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 reduces
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 decreases
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 humiliates
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 depresses
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 lours
1
as in darkens
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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2
as in glares
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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also lours
as in frowns
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
he turned to see the scornful lower on her face
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Recent Examples of lowers
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The result is a faster, greener process that significantly lowers energy and solvent consumption while delivering high yields and exceptional purity, making large-scale Duzhong rubber production more practical and sustainable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Aligned with Trump on interest rates The Federal Reserve raises and lowers its benchmark interest rate as necessary to control inflation and support job growth — a mission central bank officials have long said requires insulating the Fed from political pressure.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
And, like any new account, a new mortgage also lowers the average length of time your accounts have been open, which can also put a drag on your score.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That's like the electrons finding their best spot inside a molecule that lowers the energy.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That lowers some regulatory barriers.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
This lowers the risk of follow-up scams or identity misuse.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Training your back and other opposing muscle groups alongside your pecs helps maintain alignment, improves posture, lowers injury risk and can make your chest look stronger and be more defined.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The result is a faster, greener process that significantly lowers energy and solvent consumption while delivering high yields and exceptional purity, making large-scale Duzhong rubber production more practical and sustainable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Aligned with Trump on interest rates The Federal Reserve raises and lowers its benchmark interest rate as necessary to control inflation and support job growth — a mission central bank officials have long said requires insulating the Fed from political pressure.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
And, like any new account, a new mortgage also lowers the average length of time your accounts have been open, which can also put a drag on your score.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That's like the electrons finding their best spot inside a molecule that lowers the energy.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That lowers some regulatory barriers.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
This lowers the risk of follow-up scams or identity misuse.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Garage cabinets are very similar to kitchen cabinets as there are uppers and lowers or units with several tall cabinets in a row.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowers
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Those surrounding the bride stood up and began clapping, their frowns shifting to wide smiles.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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If only humans kept their expressions to cartoonishly clear frowns and smiles.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ask anyone in Teahupo’o about that thing, and expect grimaces and shaking heads.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 July 2024
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One of the series’ most creative elements is the variety of scowls Graham deploys while arguing with Hezekiah, Mary, or his younger brother, Treacle (James Nelson-Joyce), a pragmatic family man who represents everything Sugar’s life could have been if he weren’t filled with so much self-loathing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Lowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowers. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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