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
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as in darkens
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This lowers the chances of your data being used in phishing scams or other fraudulent activities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol Christopher Kahler, PhD, a professor of behavioral and social sciences and director of Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, stresses that reducing drinking lowers health risk, and can have other mental and physical benefits.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Need to know The Reserve Bank of India lowers rates.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
This lowers the chances of your data being used in phishing scams or other fraudulent activities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Need to know The Reserve Bank of India lowers rates.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The successful Spot study demonstrated how remote operation lowers radiation exposure to humans while enhancing safety, effectiveness, and decision-making.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
People with diabetes who are using insulin, taking medication that lowers blood glucose, or are at risk of ketoacidosis should proceed with caution and be supervised by a healthcare professional.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
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How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol Christopher Kahler, PhD, a professor of behavioral and social sciences and director of Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, stresses that reducing drinking lowers health risk, and can have other mental and physical benefits.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This lowers the chances of your data being used in phishing scams or other fraudulent activities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol Christopher Kahler, PhD, a professor of behavioral and social sciences and director of Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, stresses that reducing drinking lowers health risk, and can have other mental and physical benefits.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Need to know The Reserve Bank of India lowers rates.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
This lowers the chances of your data being used in phishing scams or other fraudulent activities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Need to know The Reserve Bank of India lowers rates.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
The successful Spot study demonstrated how remote operation lowers radiation exposure to humans while enhancing safety, effectiveness, and decision-making.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
People with diabetes who are using insulin, taking medication that lowers blood glucose, or are at risk of ketoacidosis should proceed with caution and be supervised by a healthcare professional.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Lowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowers. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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