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as in undersides
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 feet
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 boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
the cargo will be carried by a local bottom
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as in depths
the lowest point or level
when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy
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as in foundations
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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Recent Examples of bottoms
Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
In addition to shoes, make sure to shop a few markdowns on tops and bottoms, like the TravisMathew Heater Pro Active T-shirt and the Under Armour UA Drive Golf Pants.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Some people swear by 30 pieces, some by 37, some by a 3-3-3 method (three tops, three bottoms, three shoes).
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
These fish enter a hibernation-like state when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees, lying inactively on river and lake bottoms until spring warms things again.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Gilbert did both, constantly searching for loopholes in every task, making Alex dress up in bikini bottoms, and most famously, bringing in the same photo of Greg in his underwear for prize task after prize task.
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Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Some options offer more safety for users with anti-slip bottoms and textured handles that provide a more secure grip.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
In addition to shoes, make sure to shop a few markdowns on tops and bottoms, like the TravisMathew Heater Pro Active T-shirt and the Under Armour UA Drive Golf Pants.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Some people swear by 30 pieces, some by 37, some by a 3-3-3 method (three tops, three bottoms, three shoes).
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
These fish enter a hibernation-like state when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees, lying inactively on river and lake bottoms until spring warms things again.
—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Gilbert did both, constantly searching for loopholes in every task, making Alex dress up in bikini bottoms, and most famously, bringing in the same photo of Greg in his underwear for prize task after prize task.
—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Some options offer more safety for users with anti-slip bottoms and textured handles that provide a more secure grip.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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Start spraying at the bottom of the plant's stalk, focusing on the undersides of the leaves where pests often hide.
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Cabbage loopers feed on leaf undersides, creating windowpane patterns, while later larval stages chew holes or bore into cabbage heads, causing stunted growth or failure to form a head.
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The floors were laid with black-and-white limestone tiles.
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For those seeking a cleaner that specializes in hardwood floors or tile, the Braava Jet m6 can quickly clean 1,000 square feet in a single session.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Firefighters, meanwhile, quickly contained the blaze to a 10-by-10-foot area.
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The product is typically marketed for consumers to use on the face (particularly the cheeks), buttocks and breasts, Coons shares.
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Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
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The Pines at Woodloch Hawley, Pennsylvania With activities for all ages—indoor and outdoor pools, bumper boats, mini golf, water skiing, archery, and seasonal snow tubing—there’s no shortage of fun at The Pines at Woodloch.
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The two South American sides served up a great game in front of a manic crowd which, as well as locals, contained thousands of Argentinians who had been brought over on boats just for the occasion.
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Annie rescued its name from the depths.
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Earth-impacting shrapnel from those primordial upheavals may have helped seed our planet with the precursors for life, delivering water and organic compounds from the dark, icy depths of the outer solar system.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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But there are many plants that are fast-growing yet sized right for foundations.
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Master suites accommodate up to six guests, while even the junior suites provide ample space with king and double beds.
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Fill raised beds with a custom mix of topsoil, compost, and lava sand, and add trellises for support and airflow.
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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