1
as in depths
the lowest point or level
the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling
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as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point
got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar
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Recent Examples of nadirs
Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadirs
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For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
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The mine stopped running in the 1930s as water accumulated in its depths and new Depression-era regulations crimped private possession of gold in favor of paper currency, said Kaleb Brown, a spokesman for National Land Realty.
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Straight Sweatpants are the perfect bottoms since they’re lined with fleece to keep me warm and relaxed.
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The bottoms boast a subtle yet stylish wide-leg silhouette that’ll look great with everything from sneakers to heeled sandals this season and beyond.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Firefighters, meanwhile, quickly contained the blaze to a 10-by-10-foot area.
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Griffith's Council President Rick Ryfa said Thursday morning that crews have encountered several houses with trees on them and multiple basements flooded.
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Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup.
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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