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
This sport is littered with clubs that have hit their nadirs and rebounded all within the timeframe of the Angels’ last winning record, the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and many more.
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Sam Blum, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Sam Blum, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadirs
Noun
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Nutrient-rich agricultural runoff and sewage cause huge algal blooms, and when these algae die and sink, bacteria bloom in turn, consuming so much oxygen that few other organisms survive at lower depths.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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But as Maud's God begins to talk back, and her desperate pleas for divine intervention send her into fits of orgasmic fervor and desperate carnality, Glass hints at the depths of mania powering the nurse's dedication.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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As for other layering pieces, Sher-Chambers recommends a wool coat to brave the cold and a classic black blazer to pair with just about any bottoms in your closet.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The collection features triangle and balconette tops, high-leg bottoms and side-tie bottoms.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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These clogs feature an adjustable slingback strap with buckle closure to safely secure your feet in the shoes (no one wants to twist an ankle).—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The vault is located 85 feet below the ground of the location's headquarters in the French capital.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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More homes of various shapes and sizes (the one, two, and three bedrooms range from 1,777 to 3,014 square feet) line the beach, which is only open to guests of the property.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are 305 homes and 26 businesses within one mile of the permit boundary, according to a technical summary written by Chisholm, with the closest home just 64 feet away.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, these are not randos typing away in their parents’ basements.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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