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
David Koenig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
That is a huge change from Spirit’s longtime strategy of luring customers with rock-bottom fares and forcing them to pay extra for things such as bringing a carry-on bag or ordering a soda.
—David Koenig, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
And Bela’s efforts to transfer out of Essex College after hitting rock bottom are thwarted when a counselor, played by Rose Abdoo, tells her that her 1.8 GPA is too low to transfer to any school.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Those are huge changes from Spirit’s longtime strategy of luring customers with rock-bottom fares and forcing them to pay extra for things such as bringing a carry-on bag or ordering a soda.
—David Koenig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
That is a huge change from Spirit’s longtime strategy of luring customers with rock-bottom fares and forcing them to pay extra for things such as bringing a carry-on bag or ordering a soda.
—David Koenig, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
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The yuppies-to-be in the film are spooked by the sight of rock bottom.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
And Bela’s efforts to transfer out of Essex College after hitting rock bottom are thwarted when a counselor, played by Rose Abdoo, tells her that her 1.8 GPA is too low to transfer to any school.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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New York City and Philadelphia were expected to hit the mid-50s Sunday and low 60s by Wednesday.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alabama’s ceiling looked higher, but its floor looked lower.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This can work because the mouseover label is displayed next to the link that’s being hovered over and, when using a web browser to access Gmail, the real URL is most often displayed at the bottom of the screen.Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The top of the dress was knit, and the bottom was made of black and white fur.Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Soto is the centerpiece, but after seeing how long the Dodgers’ lineup played in the postseason, the Mets are hoping to add more depth and Cohen is more than willing to spend to add more.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s all been pretty cool for a guy who entered the season fourth on the depth chart.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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Planned is more than 80,000 square feet of amenities, with everything from screening rooms to private dining rooms and 11 pools paired with the privacy and security of island living.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 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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With so many notes to round out a vanilla base, the key to choosing the perfect perfume is actually staring back at you in the mirror—you!Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Camp Pendleton, 40 miles north of San Diego, saw at least six drone incursions over its airspace last week alone, a spokesperson for the Marine base told USA TODAY in an email.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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