as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
rock-bottom prices on home electronics
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
when the stock market was at its rock bottom was the time to buy in
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
our finances must be at rock bottom if we can't even afford a fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of rock-bottom
Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Some cruise lines, like European brands Costa and MSC Cruises, focus on filling their ships with rock-bottom fares.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
In the finale, we’re supposed to worry that Louis (Brett Goldstein) may step in front of this train because he’s hit his rock bottom.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Known as Greenbelt, the law was designed to protect Florida farmland with rock-bottom tax rates but has been mastered instead by entities eyeing land for subdivisions and shopping centers.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Some cruise lines, like European brands Costa and MSC Cruises, focus on filling their ships with rock-bottom fares.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Ah, now, the dumbing down of America is about to reach rock bottom.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
In the finale, we’re supposed to worry that Louis (Brett Goldstein) may step in front of this train because he’s hit his rock bottom.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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Despite multiple promising routines in the practice sessions, Lee’s low score of 11.800 was not enough to send the Olympic Champion to Azerbaijan.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jeans styles in the 16-piece collection span low and loose fits in gray and light blue washes, a mid-rise straight in dark indigo and a vintage wash high-rise straight cropped at the ankle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hired in March 2023, Campbell has taken TCU from the bottom of the Big 12 to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed in just his second season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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To prepare frosting, beat honey, butter, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down bottom and sides of bowl as needed.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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Death Takes Me, by Cristina Rivera Garza, underscores the Mexican novelist’s intellectual depth as well as her formal playfulness, and confronts the way an environment rife with violence can shock citizens into numbness.—
Nicolás Medina Mora,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, the team agreed to terms with offensive lineman Blake Hance and wide receiver Van Jefferson in moves that add depth to those units.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Forest rangers built her a comfortable cabin, complete with a fireplace, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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But a foot injury in Week 4 sidelined him for the remainder of the season.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Think: highly-moisturizing formulas that illuminate the complexion and provide a smooth base for your makeup to blend into a radiant glow.—
Marie Courtois,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Absent any real pressure from Trump, Netanyahu was always going to follow his base.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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