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also louring
1
as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
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2
as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
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1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in plunging
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 reducing
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 decreasing
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 discrediting
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 sinking
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 louring
1
as in darkening
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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2
as in scowling
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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as in decrease
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Recent Examples of lowering
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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But she and the remaining Storm family members are swept up into an inheritance game – her father’s last wish, organized by her father’s stern, handsome right-hand man.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images With the matchup looming large as the 2025 season continues to draw closer, one of Rodgers' former teammates on the Jets has spoken out with a stern warning to him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 3.8% mortgage application decrease compared with one week ago.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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Iran has seen a more than 40% decrease in rainfall this year compared to the long-term average, and the Tehran Regional Water Company says dams that supply the capital are at about 21% of their capacity, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Binoculars show it as a hazy spot of light, but its full splendor is revealed only through a large telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed hazy skies and the smell of smoke across the region, attributing the conditions to smoke trapped in a sinking air mass above the Northeast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Then Pike makes another grim discovery: a desiccated human leg.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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The hunger alert and the new death toll are grim milestones in a conflict that began almost two years ago when Hamas attacked Israel, sparking an offensive that has laid waste to much of the enclave and ignited hostilities across the region.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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In the last few years, fierce controversies have often been sparked by commercials, with commentators seemingly viewing ad campaigns as the battleground for a never-ending culture war.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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The demonstrable diminution of Russia’s space-exploration capabilities and plans makes the nation’s need for partnerships all the more urgent—and, some analysts say, all the harder to come by because Russia seemingly has less to offer potential partners.—
Eugene Gerden,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Recent heavy rains likely contributed to the dam failure.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The outages came after monsoon storms moved across the state, bringing heavy rain, wind and flash flooding risk.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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