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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 English star only wore tiny yellow bikini bottoms in the image shared on her Instagram.
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The top features subtle ruching on the sides, and the high-rise bottoms have an adjustable drawstring waist with convenient side pockets.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Pale shades of pink, head-to-toe shades of brown and bottoms that read dressier than blue jeans are in demand.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Best New Amazon Jeans and Pants Stock up on spring bottoms before these new styles sell out.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
And the Durand, in which the eggs are first mixed with mushrooms and artichoke bottoms that have been warmed in butter; at the end, the omelet is rolled around asparagus tips and surrounded by a tomato glaze.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Line the bed bottoms with hardware cloth (not chicken wire) to exclude hungry gophers.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Seat bottoms and backs will be sold as individuals for $25 per bottom and $25 per back, the Wild Things said.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The top features subtle ruching on the sides, and the high-rise bottoms have an adjustable drawstring waist with convenient side pockets.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Pale shades of pink, head-to-toe shades of brown and bottoms that read dressier than blue jeans are in demand.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Best New Amazon Jeans and Pants Stock up on spring bottoms before these new styles sell out.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
And the Durand, in which the eggs are first mixed with mushrooms and artichoke bottoms that have been warmed in butter; at the end, the omelet is rolled around asparagus tips and surrounded by a tomato glaze.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Line the bed bottoms with hardware cloth (not chicken wire) to exclude hungry gophers.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Seat bottoms and backs will be sold as individuals for $25 per bottom and $25 per back, the Wild Things said.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
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To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even plants with dark red or purple undersides — indoor plants such as Calatheas and Marantas come to mind — thrive in environments with limited light.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the most fascinating are the greenhouse suites, six in all, airy lofts with powder pink Venetian terrazzo floors and an adjoining orangery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Felt Pads Under Furniture Those small felt pads designed to protect floors can collect dust, hair, and debris.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Royal Bahamian police said Brian Hooker told investigators that his wife fell over from an 8-foot hard-bottom dinghy — along with the keys to the boat — and she was carried away by strong rip currents.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His attacker fled the scene on foot.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mullins was emotional and a few tears dampened his cheeks.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try popping on the Jet Lag eye patches or dabbing some Blush Butter Balm onto your cheeks and not feel a deep urge to take a stroll along an LA boardwalk.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The town, home to roughly 20,000 residents, sits near the Wisconsin border, where people can show up on their boats for waterfront dining and admire the work of the circa-1931 lift bridge, one of the few still in operation.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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With the push of a button, the elevator descends hundreds of meters in seconds into the dark depths of Onkalo.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Stoxx 600 Banks index is down 1% year-to-date, after falling by as much as 10% during the depths of the conflict.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The foundations are in place, but the priority now is execution—at speed and at scale.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The beds are big and comfortable, with soft leather headboards, hypoallergenic quilts, and an extensive pillow menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant throughout garden beds or as a border.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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