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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6
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
Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Predictability lowers stress hormones and builds the sense of security that forms the foundation of resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Using half potatoes and half cauliflower lowers the carbs in this classic side.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Having one copy of the gene roughly doubles or triples the chances of developing the common dementia, while two copies raises the risk by 10 times and lowers the average age of onset by five to 10 years, data shows.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity has also been shown to positively impact your hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland complex, which lowers levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
When the Fed lowers its benchmark federal funds rate, interest rates on auto loans and other financing usually follow suit.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 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
Food insecurity undermines the legitimacy of affected states, intensifies the competition over scarce resources, and lowers the opportunity cost of violence.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Predictability lowers stress hormones and builds the sense of security that forms the foundation of resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Using half potatoes and half cauliflower lowers the carbs in this classic side.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Having one copy of the gene roughly doubles or triples the chances of developing the common dementia, while two copies raises the risk by 10 times and lowers the average age of onset by five to 10 years, data shows.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity has also been shown to positively impact your hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland complex, which lowers levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
When the Fed lowers its benchmark federal funds rate, interest rates on auto loans and other financing usually follow suit.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 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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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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“Lowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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