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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 riparian zone is almost entirely confined to creek or river bottoms.
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Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s Bring Back Fondue Night When fondue pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s, everyone would gather around the table in their house clogs and bell bottoms with skewers ready to dip into melty cheese, smooth chocolate, and even piping-hot oil (for cooking small hunks of meat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Prices range from $288 for bottoms to $338 for the jacket.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Originally envisioned as a digital marketplace to catch the blockchain wave, MNTGE has evolved to become more of a traditional vintage marketplace that specializes in clothing like shirts, outerwear, bottoms, sneakers and accessories.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
These low-slung bottoms are made from 100% cotton, giving them a classic vintage feel.
—India Roby, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The voluminous bottoms also balanced over-the-top coats.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Cook until bottoms are golden, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s Bring Back Fondue Night When fondue pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s, everyone would gather around the table in their house clogs and bell bottoms with skewers ready to dip into melty cheese, smooth chocolate, and even piping-hot oil (for cooking small hunks of meat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Prices range from $288 for bottoms to $338 for the jacket.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Originally envisioned as a digital marketplace to catch the blockchain wave, MNTGE has evolved to become more of a traditional vintage marketplace that specializes in clothing like shirts, outerwear, bottoms, sneakers and accessories.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
These low-slung bottoms are made from 100% cotton, giving them a classic vintage feel.
—India Roby, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The voluminous bottoms also balanced over-the-top coats.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Cook until bottoms are golden, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
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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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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 second time was in August, when water and mud from a record-breaking rainstorm surged through a wall and a basement window, demolishing a segment of her home's cinderblock foundation, and allowing nearly 4 feet of water to pool on those same basement floors.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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This is a six-bed, six-and-three-half bath, 9,000-square-foot, English Country Estate-Style Cottage in the River Glades neighborhood of Prospect.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Its new location will be about 1,000 feet north of its older store, with Lannon Road/State 167 in between.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The videoboard showed Fry, a bandage applied beneath his nose and stretching to both cheeks, waving the flag on the third-base line as the crowd roared.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Skeet is a diminutive figure with short, gray hair, and a round face with prominent cheeks.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Liberty Park is another good option for not only fall foliage but also playgrounds, paddle boats, and Tracy Aviary, home to more than 300 birds from around the world.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the notice appears to use the pretext of armed conflict, on top of previous claims of self-defense, to transform the civilian boats and their crews into legitimate military targets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aeration—putting tiny holes in the soil to loosen it and allow for more nutrients, air, and water to reach greater depths—is another component of having beautiful turf.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are measurable consequences of this moment that will reshape the health and stability of our state, while steadily eroding the foundations of our democracy.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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That laid the foundations for a chaotic second half, during which the lead changed hands on six occasions before McManus’ field goal made it 37-37.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Packages arrived from as far away as Berlin, Hawaii and the Philippines, filled with beds, toys, and treats for Shelly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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