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as in undersides
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 feet
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 boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
the cargo will be carried by a local bottom
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as in depths
the lowest point or level
when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy
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as in foundations
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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Recent Examples of bottoms
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
The bottoms, equally as comfy, feature an elastic waistband, wide legs, and a relaxed fit.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the dark, mud bottoms in many bay systems, the water here will remain warmer than the ocean temperature for longer.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Bake in oven until bottoms and edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Its lingerie is fresh and summery and goes up to a size 36 in bottoms.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Stone tops/bottoms Let a pillow princess live!
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
The skis have fish-scale-like divots on the bottoms that grip the snow, similar to the ones on some cross-country skis.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
The bottoms, equally as comfy, feature an elastic waistband, wide legs, and a relaxed fit.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the dark, mud bottoms in many bay systems, the water here will remain warmer than the ocean temperature for longer.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Bake in oven until bottoms and edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Its lingerie is fresh and summery and goes up to a size 36 in bottoms.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Stone tops/bottoms Let a pillow princess live!
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
The skis have fish-scale-like divots on the bottoms that grip the snow, similar to the ones on some cross-country skis.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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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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Courtesy Kellie Carlson And the attack has left no fear of the ocean's depths.Morgan Chesky, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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At depths where sunlight cannot reach and temperatures drop to icy lows, life takes on strange forms.Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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How many businesses have been destroyed, and how much will the government be willing to spend to get them back on their feet?Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Both the Malta Marathon and the half marathon are predominantly downhill, starting in Mdina—the island country's medieval capital at 623 feet up—passing through quaint towns and finishing at sea level.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Russia is talking to those in charge about keeping its military bases in Syria.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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As user bases expand and capital flows into the space, asset prices will follow suit, pushing the overall market capitalization to unprecedented heights.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Project 885 and Project 885M nuclear submarines were built with the intention to replace the earlier Oscar-class and Akula-class vessels, which had been built in the 1980s.Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves of 5 to 8 feet are forecasted, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Little Richard, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry — these artists were the cornerstones of rock and roll.Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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These cornerstones were desperate to win.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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