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
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
Charge rock-bottom fares and outsource the driving to contractors, but offer riders small creature comforts like leather seats, Wi-Fi and power outlets.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The San Jose Sharks’ season hit rock bottom Tuesday night.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Our resolution is the same as last year's — to bring you rock-bottom pricing on technology that's actually worth the money, backed up by robust reviews from the PCMag test lab.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
Charge rock-bottom fares and outsource the driving to contractors, but offer riders small creature comforts like leather seats, Wi-Fi and power outlets.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
That is where Gomati’s miraculous recovery began, at rock bottom.
—Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The San Jose Sharks’ season hit rock bottom Tuesday night.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Even though the amount of each check is lower, investing it in the stock market, which averages an annual return of 10%, could make up for that loss and more.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The actions by the Department of Education appear to be in response to last week’s sweeping ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, which extended and expanded a block on lower payments and student loan forgiveness under several IDR plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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If the bottom falls out of, say, the Chinese real-estate market—among the largest asset classes in the world—the entire global economy could totter.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The trio of Green, Butler, and guard Stephen Curry should give the Warriors a fighting chance, but the depth around them may not be enough.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Phoenix, a composite team for District 51 based out of Grand Junction Central, sent 12 girls to the tournament — tied with 4A Pueblo Central for the most — and that depth paid off.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
17 Feb. 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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The audience was on its feet, swaying, and singing as McCartney capped off the anniversary festivities.—
Melissa Locker,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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That store will span nearly 3,800 square feet over two floors and be the first to showcase the new retail concept.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Another community member sought answers after learning a relative had been flown to an ICE facility on the naval base in Guantanamo, Cuba – only after seeing his name listed in The New York Times.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Our research suggests that the company’s variable cost base is quite small, roughly 20% of total operating expenses.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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