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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 bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
One of the photos showed her mixing and matching the colors, wearing a green top with blue bottoms, accessorizing with a blue cropped jacket.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
For versatile bottoms, check out these wrinkle-free Charles Tyrwhitt Non-iron Chinos, now up to 40 percent off, or these Jack Archer Anytime 5 Pocket Pants for 50 percent off.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Given the elaborate literary apparatus, the surprise is that the recipes mostly work, yielding cumin-y plovs with crispy-rice bottoms and rich Uyghur lamb noodles.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Cook until bottoms are crisp and deeply browned, about 45 seconds.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The racing driver wore a taupe track jacket and matching bottoms with brown lace-up dress shoes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Fans will be able to purchase UV Vanish tops and bottoms.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
One of the photos showed her mixing and matching the colors, wearing a green top with blue bottoms, accessorizing with a blue cropped jacket.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
For versatile bottoms, check out these wrinkle-free Charles Tyrwhitt Non-iron Chinos, now up to 40 percent off, or these Jack Archer Anytime 5 Pocket Pants for 50 percent off.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Given the elaborate literary apparatus, the surprise is that the recipes mostly work, yielding cumin-y plovs with crispy-rice bottoms and rich Uyghur lamb noodles.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Cook until bottoms are crisp and deeply browned, about 45 seconds.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The racing driver wore a taupe track jacket and matching bottoms with brown lace-up dress shoes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Fans will be able to purchase UV Vanish tops and bottoms.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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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Symptoms include angular red, purple, or brown lesions on the upper surfaces of leaves, often between veins, with whitish fungal growth on the undersides.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The left and right rocker buttons located on the undersides of the glasses' temples adjust the audio volume and picture brightness, respectively.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Designed by Studio Arthur Casas, the 16,000-square-foot residence connects its floors through either a sculptural spiral staircase or private elevator, depending on one’s enthusiasm for cardio.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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And so, in 1969, humanity was able to set foot on another celestial body for the first time.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Brown suffered a concussion, abrasions to his forehead, cheeks, upper lip, forearms, abdomen and knees.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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Multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats searched 1,047 square miles over 24 hours, finding debris near the location where the EPIRB was activated, along with the captain’s body and an unoccupied life raft that had been deployed.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Today, only a handful still participate in the races, to the tangible pride of the locals, who pack into their own boats to cheer on friends and family.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The biggest and best development to come from that 2022 deadline purge was Verbeek’s willingess to plunge them into the depths of the NHL standings for the chance at huge future rewards.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The boost in confidence is due to the vast pool of warm water that’s built up in the depths of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific in recent weeks.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The erosion of the ground compounded the impacts of the flooding, collapsing the foundations of homes, schools and infrastructure like wastewater systems.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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All have king beds and floor-to-ceiling windows that open either toward the skyline or the green expanse of Chapultepec.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Pay attention to your garden beds.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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