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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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
When To Harvest Brussels Sprouts The sprouts mature from the bottom of the stalk upwards.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Also compatible with the case’s top or bottom mount, the 140mm-by-420mm triple front fan is the H9 Flow RGB’s most unusual feature.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In 2021, a group of scuba divers discovered a rare Ice Age mammal bone at the bottom of the same river.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
When To Harvest Brussels Sprouts The sprouts mature from the bottom of the stalk upwards.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Fortunately for Dallas, this New York squad is a bottom-tier team in the league.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Also compatible with the case’s top or bottom mount, the 140mm-by-420mm triple front fan is the H9 Flow RGB’s most unusual feature.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
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For bonus organization, label the sheet sizes with masking tape on the underside of the shelf above each stack.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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For gaps along soffits (the underside of a roof's overhang), exterior caulk or spray foam designed for outdoor use works well.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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After the investigation into what caused the disaster was complete, NASA established the Columbia Research and Preservation Office on the 16th floor of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the voluminous facility that was used to assemble the space shuttles for launch.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The display is arranged according to a precise formula, with sizes increasing from floor to ceiling, and colors darkening from left to right, as well as from the entrance to the back of the store.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Despite the glitz and glam of her showbiz career, Sweeney strives to keep her feet on the ground amid her growing It Girl status.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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On her feet, a pair of perspex heels, and jewelry that included silver hoop earrings and a charm necklace.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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And best of all is the way its cocktail of growth factors, peptides, collagen amino acids, and wild yam extract comes together to bring baby cheeks–levels of plumpness to your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her glam consisted of loose waves, subtle smoky eyeshadow and peachy tones on her cheeks and lips.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Camila Paris French Hair Clip Being on the boat each day means lots of wind, so my grandmother is packing these clips to keep her hair out of her face.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guests can also watch a nightly boat parade and the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks display from certain resorts.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Currently, Teddy Bridgewater is on the depth chart as Mayfield's backup if Mayfield can't play on Sunday.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is a getaway that balances small-town charm with cultural depth.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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This creates a better environment for fuller, stronger hair to grow—something our testers began to notice after lathering up with it on a regular basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 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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“Bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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