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
  • In the frigid depths, the cold-blooded animals’ movements and metabolism slow dramatically.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The device stands out because of its relatively small size, very low power consumption, and ability to operate at depths up to 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) below sea level.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of depths
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  • The collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The top can easily match back to jeans, trousers, or khakis while the bottoms work with a tank and cardigan, or a dressier top.
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • Research has also found that foot reflexology—a type of foot massage—was effective in reducing pain among cancer patients.
    Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Other players on the Lakers injury report include Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery/left knee effusion), Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery), and Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain/contusion).
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Additional costs are associated with those regular floods, from preventive measures like lining basements, paying higher insurance premiums, and running sump pumps nonstop, all of which are harder to quantify and analyze at a bigger scale.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Insulate Pipes Pipes in basements and crawl spaces can be susceptible to freezing in very cold weather.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of basements
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