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lowers 1 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of lower

as in throws

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place

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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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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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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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lowers

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verb (2)

variants also lours

present tense third-person singular of lower

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 glares

to look with anger or disapproval the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her

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lowers

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noun

variants also lours

plural of lower

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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There’s also an anti-leakage mode that lowers volume and shifts the EQ automatically to reduce how much sound slips out of your ears. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 This reform significantly lowers the regulatory burden on industries and landowners all while reducing the scope of federal protections for vulnerable wildlife. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026 Participants step or jump off a platform more than 40 feet above the ground, experiencing a brief moment of free fall before the rope system catches them and slowly lowers them to the ground. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Even where mold has been detected, brewing dilutes the concentration and lowers any health risk. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 That lowers the barrier to entry and makes the practice sellable to buyers who were never going to invest in a dedicated plunge tub. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Track Mode lowers the suspension so drivers can adjust the car for more aggressive handling. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Additionally, a lower temperature setting reduces wear on the heating elements inside the water heater and lowers the risk of mineral scale. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2026

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According to Song, this system captures the energy naturally generated whenever the massive pile frame lowers or tilts, converting that potential energy into recyclable electricity. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 As a result, there is a positive feedback loop whereby more assets produce more data and services, cheaper access to space lowers barriers, and those services drive further technological advancements in terrestrial businesses. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Take cuttings for propagation by removing 4- to 6-inch-long stems and removing the lowers leaves. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 Can Phillies fans and wannabe Nola buy-lowers take heart in the improving Stuff+ numbers? — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 9 June 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

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The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber provides exceptional grip, though throws-up plenty of road noise.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where LPGA star Charley Hull throws her bikini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ring for the first time.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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The anti-immigrant movement reduces kids to constitutional hypotheticals and demographic statistics.

— Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
That gives Jaylen Warren a favorable matchup and reduces the need for Aaron Rodgers to force throws downfield.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduces

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Later in the week and into the weekend, the chance of rain decreases with spotty showers possible through Halloween weekend.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Studies have found that having strong muscles significantly decreases the higher risk of disease and early death that’s linked to chronic inflammation.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreases

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But whether in Frankfurt or, later, Weimar — where Soviet officials are as keen to canonize Thomas — this father and daughter aren’t simply driving through Germany but taking a tour across fascism’s long shadow, which still darkens the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Instead, the surrounding sky darkens, increasing the contrast until the pale daytime moon seems to switch on at dusk and grow increasingly brilliant.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of darkens

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The possibilities suggested by the compelling title are only hinted at when Jason glares at a group of street urchins.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
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

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