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 scowls
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
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
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
Verb
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowers
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
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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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