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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 collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Who says all sweater sets have to come with long bottoms?
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
The wide-leg bottoms have a matching contrast stitching at the hem.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Analyst Edward Mundy believes 2025 will be the year that Diageo bottoms before beginning to recover in 2026.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
New data from the app also uncovered which country has the most fem tops, hung bottoms, and foot lovers.
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Which country has the most bottoms?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, all of the company’s activewear bottoms are Leakproof to ensure periods don’t get in the way of any woman’s health, fitness and wellness goals.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Who says all sweater sets have to come with long bottoms?
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
The wide-leg bottoms have a matching contrast stitching at the hem.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Analyst Edward Mundy believes 2025 will be the year that Diageo bottoms before beginning to recover in 2026.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
New data from the app also uncovered which country has the most fem tops, hung bottoms, and foot lovers.
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Which country has the most bottoms?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, all of the company’s activewear bottoms are Leakproof to ensure periods don’t get in the way of any woman’s health, fitness and wellness goals.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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Carpenter did stick to her usual makeup routine of flushed pink cheeks and lots of lashes, both of which definitely align with the maximalist approach of the mob wife aesthetic.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup matched the outfit's gold vibe and included gold shadow, rosy cheeks, and a red lip.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the frigid depths, the cold-blooded animals’ movements and metabolism slow dramatically.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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For brands, success lies in building flexible foundations that work for both current and future commerce paradigms.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The news comes after Norwegian canceled around five months of cruises on its Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Jewel vessels last month.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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These are typically due to high blood pressure, aneurysms, head trauma, or an abnormal tangle of vessels known as arteriovenous malformation.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Collaboration, foresight, and ethical practices will be the cornerstones of success in the year ahead.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In an era where diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of innovation, organizations that neglect the needs of employees with disabilities are overlooking a significant opportunity for growth.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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