nadirs

noun

Definition of nadirsnext
plural of nadir
1
as in depths
the lowest point or level the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling

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2
as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar

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  1. depths
  2. bottoms
  3. foot
  4. basements
Noun
  • Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Durin finally snapped to his senses in time to give his life to battle the beast and leave it trapped in the depths of the mine.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of depths
Noun
  • This crewneck pullover provides ample warmth against the brisk fall air and pairs well with any bottoms of your choice.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Any pair of black bottoms would be fine.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • The suspect ran over the victim’s foot, according to Brinser.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
  • In the Inland Empire, where logistics had been king over the last five years, conversations that were once about jockeying for the best price per square foot have turned into careful discussions on structuring deals that create longer-term value.
    Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of foot
Noun
  • People have huddled in their basements.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Practical wants, like air filtration and finished basements, were also important to renters.
    Matt Yan, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of basements
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