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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Please enjoy this nostalgic look back at some of reality TV's lowest moments.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The actress was renting a house at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, and her castmates — Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz, along with a few A-list guest stars — were staging a night shoot at the nearby Chateau Marmont.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 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
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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Her newfound viral fame is not the first time Gay has been knocked off her feet.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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The shift in focus toward Medicaid might be what the Democratic base is craving.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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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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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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