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
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, known for rock-bottom low prices, began hiking them in response to tariffs on Friday.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
This system allows airlines to advertise rock-bottom base fares on booking sites like Expedia, while still pulling in more revenue from travelers willing to pay for a bit more comfort.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, known for rock-bottom low prices, began hiking them in response to tariffs on Friday.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
On average, 30% of the stock market’s recovery happens within 30 days of hitting rock bottom.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Senzatela put the first three runners on base before getting an out in the bottom of the first.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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When Irvine’s offense worked another opportunity to score in the bottom of the eighth after Penso placed down a sacrifice bunt, Alonso Reyes hit into a 4-6-3 double play with the bases loaded to end the rally.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The Jets need pass-rushing depth outside of McDonald and Johnson, and Weaver could be the one who provides that.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Third-year Mazi Smith hasn’t lived up to his first-round billing, specifically in defending the run, and will need depth help behind him to carry the load.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 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 Phantom 3500’s wings achieve complete laminar flow, allowing for smoother airflow and reduced drag, enabling the aircraft to take off from runways as short as 3,500 feet, nearly doubling the number of accessible airports in the U.S. alone compared to similar-sized jets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Decker, who is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts, according to police.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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Despite Yoon’s dramatic ouster, this misogynistic base remains galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Why not celebrate the Christian faith, military families, adoption, or traditional values—groups that make up a larger percentage of their consumer base?—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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