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as in underside
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 foot
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 boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
the cargo will be carried by a local bottom
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy
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as in basis
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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as in lower
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
was sitting on the bottom step of the stairway
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Recent Examples of bottom
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Vote at the link at the bottom of the winners list, and see all the pictures of the students in the video above.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel The curtains are made from 100 percent polyester and have a straight bottom hem that brings a tailored look to spaces.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
But there’s magic in the grounds, on the decks, among the trees and at the bottom of every old-fashioned.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Vote at the link at the bottom of the winners list, and see all the pictures of the students in the video above.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Adjective
For example, university officials said that sound was heavily considered in the design, as the building is expected to go from loudest on the bottom floor to quietest on the top floor.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel The curtains are made from 100 percent polyester and have a straight bottom hem that brings a tailored look to spaces.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
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Like the official Pro Controller, this features programmable buttons on the underside of the hand grips.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Lawson points at what looks like nothing more than a pale speck on the underside of a leaf.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The restaurant was cited for live roaches and flies in the establishment, food debris on the floor and ceiling, and unclean floors, walls and ceilings.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 July 2025
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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About a month earlier, in May, the Justice Department alleges that Gann ordered about two pounds of potassium perchlorate and another pound of aluminum powder, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and 50 feet worth of fuses.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Moving the flagship series to Netflix, which is still getting its feet wet with live programming, was seen as a bit of a risk.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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An older woman, a friend of my mother’s (my mother was also a teacher at the school), walked over and pinched my cheeks, first one and then the other, as an adult might do to an infant.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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With her hands clasped to the sides of her face, the well-to-do woman is said to have demonstrated her request by lifting the corners of her mouth and cheeks.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The museum, located on the riverfront, features hands-on exhibits, historic boats, and tools of the trade.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Their boat was eventually found capsized off the coast of Bermuda.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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After Chandler Simpson popped out — ending his Rays rookie-record hitting streak at 18 games — Ha-Seong Kim and Yandy Diaz walked, loading the bases and bringing up All-Star Junior Caminero.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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The price-to-earnings ratio of 17.2 trades below the S&P 500’s 26.9, suggesting the stock may be attractively valued on an earnings basis.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 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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“Bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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