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
Noun
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Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The English star only wore tiny yellow bikini bottoms in the image shared on her Instagram.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
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Sierra says the drone outside her daughter's second-floor bedroom window would be just feet away and wouldn't go to any other part of her home.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 4-by-8-foot panels, which cover 32 square feet, are easy to install and are sold at home centers and lumber yards.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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In some buildings, the workers also clean, shovel snowy sidewalks and wrestle bins of refuse out of basements and alleys for pickup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Radon is routinely found in basements, cellars or spaces in contact with the ground, with granitic-type soils often having a higher concentration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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