1
as in bottoms
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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2
as in depths
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 Synonyms for rock bottoms
Noun
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Featuring a high-rise waistband and leg-elongating straight-leg fit, the bottoms are oh-so-flattering.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are just beginning to brown.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Great white sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,700 feet, presumably to feed.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of the mission, 33 research stations and nearly 20 submersible dives will be utilized to probe the trench’s depths.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Small said a 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot, and a 15-year-old boy was struck in his abdomen.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And in addition to its generous accommodations, owners gain access to the Garrison Club, an over 18,400-square-foot space where the massive sports court and other grand amenities are at your convenience.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rock bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock%20bottoms. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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