bottoms

plural of bottom
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the surface upon which a body of water lies my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of bottoms Other celebrities, like Oprah, Cindy Crawford, and Katie Holmes, have also embraced workwear bottoms for their polished look and breathable fabric options. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic. India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026 Schumer’s C-section scar peeked out from the top of her simplistic bikini bottoms, which featured delicate ruching along either side of the waist. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 July 2026 The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag). Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Core fits across skinny, slim, bootcut and straight continue to make up most of the Levi’s bottoms business, which grew 6 percent in Q2. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Keep reading for more UPF tops, bottoms, and dresses at Amazon to stock up on this summer. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Elmaleh recommends buying new items that get daily wear and require a precise fit, such as shoes, base layers, and everyday tops and bottoms in heavy rotation. Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
  • The ballista spider spends its days lurking in webs on the undersides of leaves in the rainforests of north Queensland, Australia.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • New leaves become cupped and turn pale green, the leaf edges turn yellow, and the undersides of the leaves may turn purplish.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The main Renaissance villa, built in the 15th century and spanning around 8,600 square feet over two floors, is where his mother, Valentina, lives.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Working with longtime makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, Z showcased a glowy, poreless base with super soft rosy blush diffused on her cheeks, finished with a natural, luminous highlight across her cheekbones like a dapple of sunlight.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Laura surveyed her flushed cheeks, her bruised legs, with a consumer’s eye.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Though Ukraine has used drone boats to destroy Russian shipping, the American strike is the first time such a mission has been carried out by a major naval power.
    David Szondy July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Molecular clouds can also be stellar nurseries, incubating new stars and planets in their depths.
    Damien Pine, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • The latter got Norton a BAFTA nomination and gave him a calling card for his ability to probe twisted depths.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Their foundations focus on addressing a range of issues including early childhood education, food security, and health and economic programs for women and children.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Buffett also traditionally gives additional gifts to his family foundations around Thanksgiving each year.
    Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026
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  • Families and physicians warn that uprooting residents with Alzheimer’s can trigger dangerous decline, while a severe shortage of specialized beds in the South Bay deepens a looming public health crisis.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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