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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
PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Leo’s brightest star, Regulus, marks the heart of the lion at the bottom of the question mark.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The bottom half of this weekend's top 10 domestic earners represent a diverse array films with respect to genre, budget, and distribution method.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bottom of the keyboard has a metal plate embedded into the plastic frame.
—PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Leo’s brightest star, Regulus, marks the heart of the lion at the bottom of the question mark.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Scrape any remaining small bones away to reveal the bottom fillet.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The bottom half of this weekend's top 10 domestic earners represent a diverse array films with respect to genre, budget, and distribution method.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
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Amazing art lies hidden on the underside of a mushroom in Monterey, California.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The cargo bay and 19-passenger gondola are located on the underside of the central lobe, while the lower side lobes feature the unique Air Cushion Landing System fans that add serious versatility to the Z1's operation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The second half got even sloppier as the ball rolled around on the floor, both teams turning it over five times in the first nine minutes.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2025
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With 3:08 remaining in the game, Willard pulled the last of his starters and had his reserves on the floor.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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When people are sitting within 25 feet of colleagues, their performance tends to increase by 15%, according to a study by Harvard.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Guests are encouraged to take an interest in these fields of study via the lectures, and also through daily science boat excursions and lab breakout sessions that allow guests to participate in the collection of scientific data.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Clowney, who co-led the team in sacks in 2024, is in a similar, albeit older, boat.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the group appears to almost frolic through their proverbial forest, weaving geometric patterns through one another and among white fabric panels which give depth to Cessa’s projections.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Somehow, the human brain manages to incorporate new learnings on an ongoing basis without sacrificing existing knowledge.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The menu covers all the bases, from classics like waffles and benedicts to unique offerings like berry quinoa and smothered brie.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 4 Apr. 2025.
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