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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Caitlin Tracey was found at the bottom of the stairwell of the condo building where her estranged husband, Adam Beckerink, lived in the South Loop in October 2024, according to ABC 7.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Brazil’s opener came six minutes later, England’s defence drawn out of position as Dudinha fed in Bia Zaneratto who skipped her shot beyond Keating into the bottom corner.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Nash said that the fun didn't end at the bottom of Close's glass, though.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Caitlin Tracey was found at the bottom of the stairwell of the condo building where her estranged husband, Adam Beckerink, lived in the South Loop in October 2024, according to ABC 7.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Brazil’s opener came six minutes later, England’s defence drawn out of position as Dudinha fed in Bia Zaneratto who skipped her shot beyond Keating into the bottom corner.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
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Both tortoises were microchipped and the Egyptian tortoise was said to have a prominent scar on its underside, Indiana State Police said in a press release.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Use a magnifying glass, and look on the underside of foliage where mites like to hide.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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One or two sat on the floor, encircled by newspaper articles, glancing back and forth as if trying to decode a message.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath ground-floor unit faces Sydney Harbor.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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More homes of various shapes and sizes (the one, two, and three bedrooms range from 1,777 to 3,014 square feet) line the beach, which is only open to guests of the property.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are 305 homes and 26 businesses within one mile of the permit boundary, according to a technical summary written by Chisholm, with the closest home just 64 feet away.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The first-ever Fat Squirrel Week was more than just a battle of chubby cheeks and full bellies — it was also designed to engage Texans with their local parks and wildlife.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The chestnut color harmonizes perfectly with her skin tone, as well as her makeup in rosy berry tones on both lips and cheeks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the town of White House, less than 10 miles northwest of Black River, small boats were washed ashore in a town where the economy is reliant on its closeness to the Caribbean Sea.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are four or five gunners, a big spread, maybe a boat, a dog, and a nice blind.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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The subtle woven texture adds depth without overpowering your existing decor, and the removable insert makes cleaning and switching out styles simple.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Four different Mavericks found the back of the net in the matinee win, continuing the team’s strong start and showing off its offensive depth early in the 2025-26 campaign.—
Emma Wiley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two-way star Shohei Ohtani's 12 total bases in Monday's Game 3 are a franchise World Series record.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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