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as in underside
the side or part facing downward from something
that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase
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as in foot
the lowest part, place, or point
sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the baby fell backwards onto her bottom
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
the cargo will be carried by a local bottom
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the bottom of his thesis is the assumption that people are fundamentally good
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as in lower
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
was sitting on the bottom step of the stairway
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Recent Examples of bottom
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Baggy jeans, palazzo pants, and other bottoms with wider hemlines just dropped at Amazon this week.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Layer, in order, a bottom bun, Boston lettuce (optional), shrimp patty, mango slaw and, last, the top bun.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Maldonado’s challenge was on a knuckleball from Waldron that barely nicked the bottom of the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Baggy jeans, palazzo pants, and other bottoms with wider hemlines just dropped at Amazon this week.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Loading your cherished heirloom dishes onto the bottom rack can damage them.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Layer, in order, a bottom bun, Boston lettuce (optional), shrimp patty, mango slaw and, last, the top bun.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
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They can be pushed out of the Loki-Nav simply by inserting a toothpick through a hole in the underside of the tool's compass housing.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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Seen from below, the frogs’ undersides are creamy yellow with orange-tinged limbs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Coach 10: In a post-House settlement world, the floor to being competitive in our (G5) league is probably in the $3-5 million range.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Derek & Vee A spiral staircase inside one of two entrances leads to the upper floors of the five-story structure.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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The audience was on its feet, swaying, and singing as McCartney capped off the anniversary festivities.—
Melissa Locker,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Since the mall site is about 5,000 square feet bigger than the library building, there will be more than enough room for the bookstore.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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San Clemente has seen a rise in these boats arriving in recent weeks, with some discovered carrying migrants and others abandoned.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Maybe White could find a way to make his death kind of silly, as with Armond getting stabbed after revenge-pooping in a suitcase or Tanya dying from tripping off of a boat after escaping a murder attempt.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s tip: For a softer alternative to black, the RMS Beauty Straight Line Kohl Eye Pencil is also available in a gorgeous plum shade—perfect for making hazel and green eyes pop with just the right touch of warmth and depth.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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The trio of Green, Butler, and guard Stephen Curry should give the Warriors a fighting chance, but the depth around them may not be enough.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Losses per share widened to 64 cents on a diluted basis, from 3 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
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“Bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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