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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
The mint-green bottoms are made of fleece and can be adjusted with the waistband drawstring.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Its closest historical analogues are the hot pants of the 1970s or the bottoms of the two-piece playsuits that were popular in the 1940s, though both of these are more shorts than briefs.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
These bottoms are undetectable as anything other than jeans, due to their photorealistic jean print.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The brand’s core men’s and women’s bottoms business gained 80 basis points of market share, according to Circana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Return to oven; bake until bottoms are light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
In one of the photos, Alba turned from behind, showing off her cheeky bikini bottoms and sandy backside.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Practical issues may also be in play, such as when teens have to wear white bottoms, which are common in sports like field hockey, lacrosse, and cheerleading.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Its closest historical analogues are the hot pants of the 1970s or the bottoms of the two-piece playsuits that were popular in the 1940s, though both of these are more shorts than briefs.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
These bottoms are undetectable as anything other than jeans, due to their photorealistic jean print.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The brand’s core men’s and women’s bottoms business gained 80 basis points of market share, according to Circana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Return to oven; bake until bottoms are light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
In one of the photos, Alba turned from behind, showing off her cheeky bikini bottoms and sandy backside.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Practical issues may also be in play, such as when teens have to wear white bottoms, which are common in sports like field hockey, lacrosse, and cheerleading.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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Make sure to cover every surface of the plant, especially on the undersides of leaves and in crevices between stems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The photo below also shows the undersides of the top radiator mount and adjustable graphics card retainer, with one of the retainer’s fingers extended.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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When creating a cleaning solution for tile floors using ½ cup of baking soda and a bucket of warm water, essential oils can be included to give the mixture a nice scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were present in the reach-in cooler, on the floors and in the walk-in cooler near food.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Matty Ianniello’s office was in Midtown Manhattan in the 50s off Sixth Avenue, on a block full of the highest rents per square foot in the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mount Baker in particular could potentially get up to 24 inches, and the highest elevations within the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties could even see nearly 3 feet of snow.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his eye, ears and cheeks, police said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just cut off the cheeks and scoop out the flesh with a spoon right into the blender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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During a test run as the Pioneer transitioned from running on its hull to lifting four feet above the water on its slender foils, several boats coming the other way began to point and wave at us.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The West Palm Beach firm boasts of being the supplier for a company that provides teak used to build decks on Viking boats.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ocean, with its variable currents, depths and temperatures, is a starkly different environment.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all, when in Scorpio, Venus has no choice but to face the depths of passion, power and control, which is in turn reflected in collective relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The defensive foundations are there.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Archaeologists were able to penetrate multiple layers to fully understand how the gate was constructed, including its deep foundations and supports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Oversized floral prints cover the custom sectionals in both living rooms; a blue, yellow, and purple checkerboard rug anchors her dining room; and classic zigzag pillows adorn the beds.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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As delegates compete for beds, rates have spiked and some developing countries and non-profits say they are being priced out of the summit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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