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 On the ground, others install drainage systems and use tractors equipped with machinery to sew panels of heavy synthetic liner across the bottoms of the ponds and seal away phosphate production waste. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Besides the powdery purple shade, most purple bottoms feature a beautiful deep grape hue that works similarly to styling a navy or chocolate brown. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Designers showed their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, emphasizing minimalism, transparency, bursts of lime and marigold and warm-weather silhouettes like culotte and capri bottoms. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Turns out, though, what actually happened is that Nike offered the women about 20 different combinations of a uniform — with tops and bottoms of various lengths. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 While both pieces offer a relaxed fit, the bottoms have an elastic waistband with a drawstring for tightening. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026 The American walks into a meeting room in Las Vegas’ New York-New York hotel, dressed in bold pink tracksuit bottoms, with the WBC welterweight title belt draped over his shoulder, talking as fast as his fists fly. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Rather than the full-fledged bell bottoms of the disco age, these sleek new styles offer a subtler, more streamlined look. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 Easy On / Easy Off, Healing and Recovery, Sensory-Considered, and Flexible Fit (though shoppers can also simply sort by traditional filters such as ‘tops’ and ‘bottoms’). — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
  • Focus on the undersides of the leaves since aphids often hide out in those crevices.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This elegant indoor tree features a white trunk and oval-shaped leaves with creamy-colored veins and velvety undersides.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On a recent walk through the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship across from Rockefeller Center, the store appeared amply stocked across its floors.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • By June 27, inspectors made it through the first, third, fifth and sixth floors as eyes went to the forth floor.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The 30,000-square-foot Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline will serve as the automaker’s central North American hub for battery development and evaluation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Here the 40,000-square-foot wellness facility—the largest dedicated spa on Shura Island—includes 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms that overlook lagoons and gardens.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Her makeup is both fresh-faced and warm, with a hint of glowy—not shimmery—bronze on her cheeks and lids, and a generous dose of mascara without any discernible liner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After Swift appeared with Fazit’s Gold Speckles makeup patches decorating her cheeks, the brand reported a 3,500 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The annual pumpkin regatta will take place Sunday, with contestants carving giant pumpkins into boats and paddling them across the park’s small lake.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Multiple boats were washed ashore in Massachusetts, and the storm also raised concerns about coastal erosion as waves crashed into beaches and seawalls.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Quaise is developing the approach to reach superhot geothermal resources at depths and temperatures where conventional mechanical drilling can become difficult or uneconomical.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Since the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, various new international funds, collaboratives, scientific programs and agreements have arisen to tackle pandemic threats better.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Doing so would entail repairing cracks that admit water, maintaining the foundations of each section, applying a sealant to slow the weathering process, and keeping the encroachment of vegetation in check.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That period also provided the foundations for where City currently sits within the top echelons of world soccer – having won the UEFA Champions League back in 2023 and winning four consecutive Premier Leagues from 2021 to 2024.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the rooms, rollaway beds and cribs are available, as well as diaper pails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is why adult beds are not considered safe sleep surfaces for infants.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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