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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 dressy bottoms have belt loops, side and back pockets, and an elastic waistband.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Adding to the coquette look, Hadid's cheeky bikini bottoms were adorned with two white floral embellishments.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
These button-less pull-on bottoms resemble jeans, but the cotton-polyester-spandex-blend fabric feels just like leggings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Artisan pants, with the adorable side bow accents, also make for great travel bottoms when your typical leggings and jeans are just too restrictive.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
From bottoms to dresses, and more, don’t hesitate to add it all to your cart.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Stacking traps steam and turns the bottoms soggy.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
From that moment, the check became more than just a lining—the print took various forms, applied to tops and bottoms, scarves, bags, and hats.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
When styled with an unfussy cardigan and a bandana or silk scarf, the bottoms are surprisingly chic.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Adding to the coquette look, Hadid's cheeky bikini bottoms were adorned with two white floral embellishments.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
These button-less pull-on bottoms resemble jeans, but the cotton-polyester-spandex-blend fabric feels just like leggings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Artisan pants, with the adorable side bow accents, also make for great travel bottoms when your typical leggings and jeans are just too restrictive.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
From bottoms to dresses, and more, don’t hesitate to add it all to your cart.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Stacking traps steam and turns the bottoms soggy.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
From that moment, the check became more than just a lining—the print took various forms, applied to tops and bottoms, scarves, bags, and hats.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
When styled with an unfussy cardigan and a bandana or silk scarf, the bottoms are surprisingly chic.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
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Check the undersides of leaves for insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The cordless cleaning gadget has powerful suction that cleans hardwood floors and carpets with ease.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The apartment has original hardwood floors, which set the stage for thoughtful modern and vintage furniture; a fiddle leaf fig tree as well as other touches of real plant life on the interior and exterior add to the garden district location to make this stay a plant lover’s haven.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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For Ginsberg, ever-attuned to the rhythmic physicality of verse, the central atom of poetry wasn’t the line or the foot, but rather the breath, emphasizing that his were longer than his free verse hero Whitman because the good, grey poet probably had smaller lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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But one of the most consequential occurred when Black Americans decided to vote with their feet.—
Theodore R. Johnson,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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When creating Dern’s look, Hayward skipped pinky hues on the cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Noun
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In April 1848, the surviving crew abandoned the vessels and tried escaping on foot and by dragging boats across the Arctic terrain, but no one survived.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Leo either would have been in complete denial that such equipment existed, or immensely pleased that boats no longer had to be crashed onto the beach.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Plunging into your emotional depths feels supportive today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The package included investments in coastal protection, climate finance, resilience-building programs, and other efforts aimed at helping countries adapt to increasingly severe weather events—support that also strengthened the foundations of the region's agricultural sector.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Designed to sleep three, the Legacy Elite II Twin Bed floor plan has two 75 x 30-in (191 x 76-cm) beds at the very rear of the trailer, separated by a nightstand.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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