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
Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The change has effectively pushed out many foreign pharmaceutical companies that do not want to compete against Chinese companies willing to sell their drugs at rock-bottom prices.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
At the same time, public perception of the Democratic Party has hit rock bottom.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Bank of Japan, however, is actually raising its rate from a rock-bottom level.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The change has effectively pushed out many foreign pharmaceutical companies that do not want to compete against Chinese companies willing to sell their drugs at rock-bottom prices.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
Listen to this article MIAMI — Technically the Miami Heat aren’t spending their All-Star break at rock bottom.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
At the same time, public perception of the Democratic Party has hit rock bottom.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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This study found that western edge residents had higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer, as well as lower per capita income and higher health care costs.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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The travel pants combine a trouser construction with soft yoga pants material to create a stretchy and wrinkle-resistant pair of bottoms.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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One example — discovered in 2015 and making the rounds again in recent weeks — is that Converse All Star sneakers have a layer of fuzzy felt on the bottom, allowing the shoe to be classified as a slipper.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The double maturation enhances both the sweetness and depth of its character.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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From objects to spaces and spaces to people, Loewe is nurturing a community rich in cultural depth.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 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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Critics have questioned this medical exemption, particularly as Trump later could not recall which foot had the condition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Each of the eight segments was a foot long, made of about thirty-six individual diamonds, totaling 288 for the entire piece.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Because of the younger, more diverse consumer base that the retailer had cultivated over the past years, Target stands to suffer the most from the backlash following its rollback of DEI commitments.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Latin America, with its high levels of stablecoin adoption, solid talent base and crypto-friendly macro conditions has proven to be ground zero for these solutions.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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