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
Christopher Smart, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s a rock-bottom wage for the phenom of women’s basketball, as her card that fetched hundreds of thousands at auction is over 8.6 times higher than her annual pay.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
After watching coach Jimmy Johnson and Jones hit rock bottom with a 1-15 season, the story of the 1992 season culminates with an episode dedicated to the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Generous checks and rock-bottom interest rates following the pandemic may explain at least some of this remarkable performance.
—Christopher Smart, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s a rock-bottom wage for the phenom of women’s basketball, as her card that fetched hundreds of thousands at auction is over 8.6 times higher than her annual pay.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Noun
Agency staff who spoke to The Hill said morale is at rock bottom, and the latest round of layoffs hit especially hard following the revelations that the attacker was motivated by his distrust of COVID-19 vaccines.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
After watching coach Jimmy Johnson and Jones hit rock bottom with a 1-15 season, the story of the 1992 season culminates with an episode dedicated to the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The brand produces T-shirts, outerwear, technical bottoms, performance apparel, jiu-jitsu gear, footwear, accessories and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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For most of medical history, doctors scaled that ladder alone while patients remained at the bottom.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 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 6 foot, 195-pound wideout from Utah State should be able to help with Kansas City’s deep pass attack, Garrison said, now that fellow receiver Xavier Worthy could be out for some time with a shoulder injury.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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There are so many runners to filter through to the start line in their coloured waves that by the time the last pairs of feet have set off, the elite athletes have long finished.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of Homeland Security officials are expected to operate from a naval base outside Chicago.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hours before a game, while huddling with New York Mets first-base coach Antoan Richardson over a monitor, Juan Soto spotted something on video that even an experienced eye might miss.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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