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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
Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
These wooden party places grace the bay, with stilts planted in the bottom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The table above shows the seven teams since divisional realignment in 2002 to reach the Super Bowl with offenses ranked in the NFL's bottom half by EPA per play.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
City officials said a wheelchair-accessible shuttle will run continuously, transporting visitors from the bottom of the steps to the top and back down.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
These wooden party places grace the bay, with stilts planted in the bottom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
While the cumulative outperformance from the chart below is meaningful, the 1-month returns of the top quintile outperformed those of the bottom quintile about 52% of the time.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The table above shows the seven teams since divisional realignment in 2002 to reach the Super Bowl with offenses ranked in the NFL's bottom half by EPA per play.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
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Once the sticker is warmed up and more pliable, use a plastic paint scraper or credit card to lift the underside and slowly peel it away.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Attach a light to the underside of your jar’s lid.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because the Flexibility for Workers Education Act failed, Republican leadership pulled two other bills from the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ovens To clean under a range without moving it, remove the kickplate under the oven door to get access to the floor underneath.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Another find that’s appropriate for the outdoors as well as the indoors, this 5-foot x 8-foot rug in barely-blue hues is $159 off.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Add a storage bench at the foot of the bed or outfit an empty corner with an armchair to set up a cozy reading nook.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her rosy lips and cheeks keep the look as classic as can be.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Exploring by boat or paddleboard is also a great way to find hidden areas that feel like your own private beach.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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As for the Lady Kate, Furrer said the 110-foot boat stopped cruising at the beginning of the pandemic.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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At a depth of close to 50m but clearly visible to divers in the blue Antalyan sea was the ship’s cargo, scattered across the seabed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wagner was deeply involved in the storylines of her character, working closely with the show's creator, Kenneth Johnson, to ensure her character had depth and interesting storylines.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wakeland will provide a case manager and activities coordinator, with services tailored to individual needs on a voluntary basis.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Infinity scarves were once so popular and stylistically versatile that both Joe Jonas and Rihanna wore them on a semi-regular basis.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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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 17 Jan. 2026.
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