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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
So here’s your sign (and mine) to cue up your breezy bottoms for spring.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Line the bottoms of your plant pots with a layer of dryer lint to help plants retain moisture and keep soil from spilling out.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
They’re made with the brand’s signature 360-degree smoothing panel design and gentle compression for comfy, easy-to-wear bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Blooming Jelly High-Waisted Tummy Control Bikini The drawstrings on the bottoms of this two-piece suit by Blooming Jelly are top notch.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
The bottoms were a key part of the fashion week attendees’ overall elevated casual style.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the dark, mud bottoms in many bay systems, the water here will remain warmer than the ocean temperature for longer.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Bake in oven until bottoms and edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Line the bottoms of your plant pots with a layer of dryer lint to help plants retain moisture and keep soil from spilling out.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
They’re made with the brand’s signature 360-degree smoothing panel design and gentle compression for comfy, easy-to-wear bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Blooming Jelly High-Waisted Tummy Control Bikini The drawstrings on the bottoms of this two-piece suit by Blooming Jelly are top notch.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
The bottoms were a key part of the fashion week attendees’ overall elevated casual style.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the dark, mud bottoms in many bay systems, the water here will remain warmer than the ocean temperature for longer.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Bake in oven until bottoms and edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
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These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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One thing to mention—the floors are made of stone and extremely hard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its kitchen is upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, according to its listing, and the home has refinished hardwood floors throughout.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Abreu then doubled his country’s lead two innings later with his second home run of the tournament, crushing a middle-middle fastball from United States starting pitcher Nolan McLean and sending it 414 feet to center field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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After dribbling between his legs, Mark switched up and leaned to his right and let loose with a dagger jumper from 20 feet out.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The multipurpose color product provides a smooth, velvety matte flush wherever applied, from cheeks to lips, with highly pigmented color to boot.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her makeup, done by Ashley Ysabelle, featured a mix of cool-toned beige on her eyes and lips with a subtle flush of pink on her cheeks.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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But Iran does have potentially hundreds of smaller boats that can lay a few mines at a time, and destroying all of them would be extremely difficult, according to Jones.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the boats moved between Columbus Drive and Orleans Street, the river grew brighter with each pass.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Though not nearly as far from the depths as Sam.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mahdi and Khadija had been struck by drought, and their bed was dry and desiccated, waterless down to its depths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Of particular note is the fact that the EPA rejects both the climate change science of the original finding and its legal foundations.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the university is looking to donors and private foundations for more ways to fund the project.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For families Extra beds can be arranged for little ones, but the hotel is best suited for adults (no play areas, game rooms, or the like).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The beds allow easy access to each plant without back-breaking hoeing or kneeling to pull weeds.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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