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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
Cakes of lime were found both around the barrels and on the bottoms, with some demolition material on top, the press release continues.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Lastly, the bank still sees positive breadth at 7%, which during other market bottoms has been severely inverted.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with wearing bottoms that give your waist or butt a little squeeze.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The sneaky bottoms look like traditional denim, but they’re actually made from an ultra-soft, lightweight cotton material.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
On the far side of that hole, however, the lodge’s south-facing exterior wall was still intact up to where the bottoms of the windows had nested inside their frames.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
So here’s your sign (and mine) to cue up your breezy bottoms for spring.
—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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Lastly, the bank still sees positive breadth at 7%, which during other market bottoms has been severely inverted.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with wearing bottoms that give your waist or butt a little squeeze.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The sneaky bottoms look like traditional denim, but they’re actually made from an ultra-soft, lightweight cotton material.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
On the far side of that hole, however, the lodge’s south-facing exterior wall was still intact up to where the bottoms of the windows had nested inside their frames.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
So here’s your sign (and mine) to cue up your breezy bottoms for spring.
—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
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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Vacationing students and stubborn locals crowded into both floors of the popular bar, where the sound of the crowd was louder than the music.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The sophomore likes to bang around in the lane, like a 7-foot, blonde Lithuanian bull on the hardwood floors of a china shop.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 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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The lock and dam complex is part of a waterway system that allows boats to move from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The boats will be returning to McCovey Cove, the garlic is being freshly chopped for the fries, and the gorgeous, unmistakable mix of grass, dirt, brick, wind and water at Oracle Park is nearly ready to welcome us back for another season of Giants baseball.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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So, in all likelihood, that fish had run up the Clark Fork from the depths of Lake Pend Oreille.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 Mar. 2026
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From the depths of Hawkins Lab?—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many of its interests are run via religious foundations, known as bonyads.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Mar. 2026
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Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The palette migrates into supremely comfortable guest rooms that are outfitted with custom dark wood furniture, coma-enducing beds, and classic marble bathrooms that include a 17-inch LCD TV embedded in the mirror.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to Dayan, Gnoli’s beds were a key inspiration for Maurizio Cattelan’s All (2007), composed of nine marble sculptures that resemble dead bodies covered by sheets.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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