Tom made a lowball offer.
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Lowball
Synonyms for "lowball" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(1 words)
minimum score
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Related words (3)
Noun(1 words)
Verb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: minimum score, underbid, underbidding, underbids, undercutting.
- Sentence evidence is available for lowball, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lowball".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lowball"
Keep "lowball" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lowball" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lowball", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lowball" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
In April, NASA selected SpaceX to build the lunar lander for the Artemis program, thanks in part to a lowball $2.9 billion bid.
Source: wiktionary
At the meeting last Wednesday during which these changes were announced, the interim head of the NEH also estimated that each of the 250 statues would cost $100,000 to $200,000, bringing the total cost as high as $50 million. And this may have been a lowball figure.
Source: wiktionary
It may be, but it is worth noting that if the mortality rate is as low as 0.7% as some experts now hope rather than between 3 and 5% as the data suggests so far, that is still a lot of dead Americans. Californian health officials are bracing for a 56% infection rate. In New York, they are talking about a range of between 30% and 80%, so if we just lowball that, that is close to seven hundred thousand dead Americans as a result of COVID-19. Modeling based on current social and economic disruption actually puts the number at 1.2 million people dying, all the way up to 2.2 million if no measures are taken to reduce contagion and the virus is allowed to run its course.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lowball"?
Closest matches include minimum score, underbid, underbidding, underbids, undercutting.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lowball"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.