as in low
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
rock-bottom prices on home electronics
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
when the stock market was at its rock bottom was the time to buy in
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
our finances must be at rock bottom if we can't even afford a fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of rock-bottom
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, known for rock-bottom low prices, began hiking them in response to tariffs on Friday.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
This system allows airlines to advertise rock-bottom base fares on booking sites like Expedia, while still pulling in more revenue from travelers willing to pay for a bit more comfort.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, known for rock-bottom low prices, began hiking them in response to tariffs on Friday.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
On average, 30% of the stock market’s recovery happens within 30 days of hitting rock bottom.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The film follows Billy, a socially awkward college student who hits rock bottom after a humiliating encounter at a party.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Per Trump’s promise, the proposal leaves Title I (support for schools with low income students) and IDEA (funding for students with special needs) intact.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Unfortunately for the Ducks, UCLA would hit a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the inning.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Miami center fielder Michael Torres ended the game with his back to the wall in right-center, having just enough room to catch Kade Snell’s would-be walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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The depths of the ocean where deep-sea mining would take place have been untouched for millennia.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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In an era defined by digital speed, algorithmic curation, and disposable listening, Gearbox Records has carved out a defiant space for intentionality, sonic depth, and analog fidelity.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
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The Phantom 3500’s wings achieve complete laminar flow, allowing for smoother airflow and reduced drag, enabling the aircraft to take off from runways as short as 3,500 feet, nearly doubling the number of accessible airports in the U.S. alone compared to similar-sized jets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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With each tightening, my insides barrel down to the base of my pelvis.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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It’s estimated that the Aerospace and Defense industry has around 2.2 million employees, representing 1.4% of the total U.S. employment base, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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