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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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
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
That significantly lowers the bill for users running OpenClaw.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The wind stirs up pollen into the air, keeping counts high, while rain lowers airborne pollen any time of day, affecting allergies.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Fed raises or lowers its benchmark rate, the prime rate usually moves in the same direction.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This lowers the risk of overdose.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extra cargo makes your engine work harder and lowers fuel economy.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Reducing your digital footprint lowers your overall exposure to fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The lack of at least one bathtub in a home significantly lowers its resale value.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The threshold for a Democratic contender lowers, though, if Calvert or Kim starts to pull away.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The program progressively lowers the amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed in the state, and lets emitters buy and sell unused pollution credits, or allowances.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
That significantly lowers the bill for users running OpenClaw.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The wind stirs up pollen into the air, keeping counts high, while rain lowers airborne pollen any time of day, affecting allergies.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Fed raises or lowers its benchmark rate, the prime rate usually moves in the same direction.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This lowers the risk of overdose.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Extra cargo makes your engine work harder and lowers fuel economy.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Reducing your digital footprint lowers your overall exposure to fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The lack of at least one bathtub in a home significantly lowers its resale value.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
With each additional child, the risk of ovarian cancer lowers.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The threshold for a Democratic contender lowers, though, if Calvert or Kim starts to pull away.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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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 16 Mar. 2026.
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