towered

past tense of tower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towered
Verb
  • Despite a curfew announced by authorities, anger erupted as the death toll rose.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Robinson then allegedly climbed over a short wall and onto the roof, according to the document.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Last year, the unemployment rate climbed quickly in a short period and there was similar criticism that the central bank was too late to lower rates.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the plane ascended over the area, the turbulence had settled, allowing flight attendants to begin service, according to the report.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As McLaren has ascended, Red Bull has been caught out this season, struggling to field a consistent race-winning car and falling out of both title races, despite some phenomenal performances from Verstappen.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Some firearms were mounted on the walls, fully accessible, while others were spread around the home, unsecured, the sheriff’s office said.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But when Allen lifted himself off the MetLife Stadium field after a run against the Jets, waved for backup Mitch Trubisky to immediately replace him, and then sprinted off the field as if he were being timed in the 40-yard dash, the four-time Pro Bowl tackle was downright scared.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The weight should be considered if the bike has to be moved by hand very often or will be lifted onto a vehicle's bike rack.
    Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Having soared past expectations and selling out their San Francisco arena, Veronica Burton and the Valks have nothing to lose right now.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Uber has long aspired to bring air transportation to its platform.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Quite impressive for a woman who initially aspired to be a flight attendant but couldn’t meet the height requirements.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Western European countries sought a way to defend themselves in the event Germany again arose as a security challenge.
    John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
  • When challenges arose and employees suggested a different approach, Kentley-Klay and Levinson refused to waver, the people said.
    Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Towered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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