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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 sleek-looking, wide-leg bottoms are easy to throw on and go, and they are made from a buttery-soft knit that will keep me as comfortable as possible during all my travels.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Sofia Vergara wore nothing but a pair of ultra-cheeky black bikini bottoms while sunbathing in Miami on Friday morning.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Snow Pants Snow pants, ski pants, or bibs are waterproof or water-resistant bottoms designed to keep you warm during winter sporting activities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Once at the top, athletes remove the fabric skins from the bottoms of their skis and ski downhill to the finish line.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Stylish jumpsuits, dresses, tops, bottoms and accessories round out the collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Sofia Vergara wore nothing but a pair of ultra-cheeky black bikini bottoms while sunbathing in Miami on Friday morning.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Snow Pants Snow pants, ski pants, or bibs are waterproof or water-resistant bottoms designed to keep you warm during winter sporting activities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Once at the top, athletes remove the fabric skins from the bottoms of their skis and ski downhill to the finish line.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Stylish jumpsuits, dresses, tops, bottoms and accessories round out the collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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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Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility The property is ADA-friendly, with accessible pathways throughout the hotel and elevator access connecting all six floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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There’s something so pleasing about smooth, streak-free floors—and the good news is, achieving them doesn’t have to take over your schedule.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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In November 2024, a 1,488-square-foot single-family house in the 800 block of Heflin Street sold for $1,820,000, a price per square foot of $1,223.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the driver walks toward the vehicle behind the rig, a van, a person can be seen fleeing the scene on foot.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her soft glam adhered to the skin-first trend sweeping runways and TikTok feeds now, with only a light layer of blush on her cheeks and a rosy stain on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sun Tone bronzing drops add a bit of warmth, ahead of a healthy sweeping powder blush across her cheeks.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The military has not provided evidence to support its allegations about the boats, the people on board, the cargo or the number of people killed or injured.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the depths of Scarisoara cave in Romania sits one of the world’s biggest underground glaciers, a monumental slab of ice the size of roughly 40 Olympic swimming pools that began to form around 13,000 years ago.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Scientists have eyes on these depths for only a small fraction of the year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Much of the country’s best polling is done by nonprofit foundations, such as Pew, or by affiliates of educational institutions, such as Quinnipiac University and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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These flourishes are individually masterful, and lead to extended scenes that become hard to look away from, even though the doc as a whole doesn’t quite construct the strongest narrative foundations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Participants slept in their own beds for two weeks before the intervention and four weeks after.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Plush queen- or king-size beds are outfitted with Parachute Home bed linens (and complemented by Parachute bath towels).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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