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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Reports suggest that with new technologies enabling access to heat at depths beyond 26,000 feet, the world’s geothermal potential could reach nearly 600 terawatts of capacity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Philippines alone experienced over two dozen aftershocks, many clustered around Santiago, Baculin, Manay, and San Ignacio, with depths ranging from 10 to over 80 kilometers.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Made with a French terry material, the throw-on-and-go bottoms will make a long-haul flight as cozy as possible.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Here the seasonal display sinks riparian roots, fills canyon bottoms and wraps around splashy streams.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Simple and sturdy, this foot stool is a charming addition to small spaces.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rotary phones, once a staple in the typical mid-century living room, were largely relegated to dusty basements and landfills following the introduction of the push-button touch-tone phone.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many homes have pipes running in attics, basements and crawl spaces.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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