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
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
For American shoppers used to rock-bottom prices, the era of ultra-cheap Chinese goods may be coming to an end.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Now the acceptance rates at Ivy League schools are near rock bottom.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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
For American shoppers used to rock-bottom prices, the era of ultra-cheap Chinese goods may be coming to an end.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Nine years after hitting rock bottom with three NCAA bids and a majority of programs in an aimless malaise, the SEC collected on a concerted effort to prioritize the sport.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Now the acceptance rates at Ivy League schools are near rock bottom.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Abarth is low cost, high return and should be encouraged.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Still the newcomers flood in, attracted by the climate, lake and lower cost of living than other parts of the country.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Matthias Rietschel | Reuters Shares of Volkswagen were down 5% at 8:36 a.m. in London on Monday, taking the German carmaker to the bottom of the regional Stoxx 600 index.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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And an outright bad host (see the bottom) can make the 90-minute show seem interminable and out of touch.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Probably, the chances of a fullback making the regular-season roster are tied to the number of tight ends and true running backs who end up sticking around as the offense and offensive depth chart evolve.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The depth of this year’s draft class — which includes talent like Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and Illinois star Kasparas Jakučionis — is a promising mechanism for teams attempting to rebuild their roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 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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More than a quarter (26%) of the 1.2 million annual road traffic deaths occur among people moving by foot (21%) or bicycle (5%), yet 80% of the world’s roads don’t meet pedestrian safety standards and less than 1% have cycle lanes.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Since January, his powers have been weakened by fatigue and a foot injury.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Focus on keeping your feet shoulder-width apart to provide a solid base of support.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The rest of the installment was apparently taken after it was sawed off from its base at the ankles.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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