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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Hitting the upper-middle section creates topspin, which increases pressure above the ball and lowers it below, causing the ball to dip sharply downward.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Treating obesity preventatively exponentially lowers costlier downstream complications.
—Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
That familiarity lowers your guard.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But when considering work, the crucial question is not only whether efficiency lowers cost and so creates more demand.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Eno Sarris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
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
Verb
Start meetings with a simple agenda and a quick check on priorities, since smooth structure lowers stress and invites real teamwork.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Hitting the upper-middle section creates topspin, which increases pressure above the ball and lowers it below, causing the ball to dip sharply downward.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Treating obesity preventatively exponentially lowers costlier downstream complications.
—Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
That familiarity lowers your guard.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But when considering work, the crucial question is not only whether efficiency lowers cost and so creates more demand.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Noun
Can Phillies fans and wannabe Nola buy-lowers take heart in the improving Stuff+ numbers?
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
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
Verb
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Crossing several time zones throws that internal clock out of sync, so your gut’s timing no longer matches your destination.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The jump plunges 364ft towards the Zambezi River below.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Incompetent leadership humiliates us on the global stage.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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And the President doesn’t seem to mind if Vance humiliates himself running errands.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Citizen scientists are invited to build their own instrument to measure changes that occur in the atmosphere when the sky momentarily darkens.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
Verb
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My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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No smiles, no frowns, no fluctuations of body warmth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Lowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowers. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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