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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
My top picks of the versatile bottoms can be worn from the airplane to running errands to hot yoga, and the best part?
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Everlane The Easy Pant Shoppers have compared the feel of these trousers to pajamas — the bottoms are that comfortable.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
And after denim jeans (38 percent), consumer wore sweats (29 percent) and athleisure bottoms (27 percent)—which includes leggings—the most in the past month, according to Cotton Incorporated’s 2025 Consumer Sentiment Survey, Wave 1-3 (n=2,913).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The piece’s shawl collar adds some old-school elegance to the mix, and that maxi length will pair perfectly with long pajama bottoms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Some of that bounty is grown on flood-prone ground along the Mississippi and other river bottoms.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The lake management district enlisted the help of Moleaer, a company that uses nanobubble technology to bring oxygen back to lake bottoms and curb fuel for algae growth.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Everlane The Easy Pant Shoppers have compared the feel of these trousers to pajamas — the bottoms are that comfortable.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
And after denim jeans (38 percent), consumer wore sweats (29 percent) and athleisure bottoms (27 percent)—which includes leggings—the most in the past month, according to Cotton Incorporated’s 2025 Consumer Sentiment Survey, Wave 1-3 (n=2,913).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The piece’s shawl collar adds some old-school elegance to the mix, and that maxi length will pair perfectly with long pajama bottoms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Some of that bounty is grown on flood-prone ground along the Mississippi and other river bottoms.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The lake management district enlisted the help of Moleaer, a company that uses nanobubble technology to bring oxygen back to lake bottoms and curb fuel for algae growth.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
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The black coating is formed when the fungus lives on the excreta from scale insects usually on the stems and undersides of the leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Regularly check the undersides of leaves and around the base of plants for signs of pests or diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X that strikes damaged the Cabinet of Ministers building, resulting in a fire breaking out on the upper floors.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Olsen kept her glam simple for the evening and opted for a terracotta blush on her cheeks and a dusky mauve gloss on her lips.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Choose products that multitask—like serums that hydrate and brighten, or cream sticks that work on eyes, lips, and cheeks.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Small crafts include owners of small to medium sized motor and sail boats, affecting fisherman, para-sailors, windsurfers and canoe paddlers.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But those deeper water depths don’t suit shorebirds as well as waterfowl species.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is all thanks to Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces, activating your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Renovations cost about $324,000, which came from outside foundations and organizations, including Feeding San Diego.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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But late summer and fall offer an opportunity to better regulate the moisture level in garden beds and containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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