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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Nov. 2025
There’s no major crackup, no rock-bottom reckoning.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What happened in Sacramento felt like rock bottom of this disastrous spell.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The win came after a rock-bottom performance Thursday in Memphis when the Kings were blown out by a four-win Grizzlies team missing its two best players in Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Nov. 2025
There’s no major crackup, no rock-bottom reckoning.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
After hitting rock bottom with Grinch, USC gave up 10 fewer points per game under Lynn and nearly 50 fewer yards per game on the ground.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What happened in Sacramento felt like rock bottom of this disastrous spell.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Previously, just one satellite in the program had reached low Earth orbit — NEONSAT-1, which flew atop an Electron in April 2024.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rieder is believed to prefer lower interest rates, a top priority for a president who wants massive rate cuts.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Warming up meals in a toaster oven likewise results in uneven heating, with the top portion getting dried or burnt and the middle part ending up lukewarm if the element is located on the top – the reverse is true if the element is on the bottom.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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This petite, chic travel jewelry case keeps necklaces untangled, prevents rings from drifting to the bottom of her carry-on, and secures earring posts from bending or breaking.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire former Orlando Magic guard Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for former Edgewater standout guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said.—
Tim Reynolds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hard day for software Microsoft was beat up from the feet up , losing about 10% on Thursday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Albacete’s training ground — a facility expected to serve as a base camp for a national team during the 2030 World Cup that will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco — is surrounded by the fields of wheat, vines and olive trees that characterise the region.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Space Launch System rocket's mobile launch platform is equipped with two tail service masts, large side-by-side structures at the base of rocket that house propellant lines leading to pull-away umbilical assemblies on a side of the booster's engine compartment.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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