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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The trend gained runway momentum last year when luxury houses, including Alaïa, Chloé and Loewe, revisited the formerly outdated bottoms as statement pieces for spring 2025.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
The reading is not far below the -30 reading that is historically associated with too low bullish sentiment and market bottoms, not tops.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These versatile bottoms are the perfect length for our short stature, and the wide-leg silhouette looks a tad more like trousers when compared to other yoga pants.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Bake Enchilada Bites in preheated oven until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy and golden on bottoms, 20 to 25 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 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
In these Mississippi River bottoms, federal farm policy became a trap.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 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
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
The reading is not far below the -30 reading that is historically associated with too low bullish sentiment and market bottoms, not tops.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These versatile bottoms are the perfect length for our short stature, and the wide-leg silhouette looks a tad more like trousers when compared to other yoga pants.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Bake Enchilada Bites in preheated oven until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy and golden on bottoms, 20 to 25 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 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
In these Mississippi River bottoms, federal farm policy became a trap.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 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
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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The whales are mainly gray with bits of white patches on their undersides and have extremely big heads that make up one-third of their entire body length, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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Its rooms and residences blend the building’s Art Deco aesthetic (terrazzo floors, crystal chandeliers) with modern comforts.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The house’s quirks, such as the laminate countertops and vinyl floors, could be fixed, but the position in town was irreplaceable.—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The restrictions there go up to 12,000 feet, meaning high-flying commercial aircraft can still transit the airspace.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Several locations reported more than 3 feet of rain.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And best of all is the way its cocktail of growth factors, peptides, collagen amino acids, and wild yam extract comes together to bring baby cheeks–levels of plumpness to your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her glam consisted of loose waves, subtle smoky eyeshadow and peachy tones on her cheeks and lips.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The triangular chain of reefs and rocks is coveted for its strategic location, bountiful fish stocks, and role as a sanctuary for boats during storms.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Bali Basarnas Office shared a video of their rescue efforts, which included people being put on boats as waters flooded the streets.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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While tethers on ROVs to share information with those on the surface are typically made of copper, the material could only withstand 300 feet depths before camera footage starts to experience lag, ultimately affecting the vehicle’s control.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While current makeup trends have skewed more dewy than matte, the best powder foundations still have a place in everyday makeup routines thanks to their fail-proof application—just pat on, and go!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Right now, as City attempt to establish their defensive foundations, Khusanov’s high-stakes defending is, oddly, their most reliable solution to a problem position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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