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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The numbers were bad for the Raiders and bad for him, Smith nearly being rock-bottom in the ratings for qualified passers.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Cameron Johnson has had a rough time lately, hitting what is hopefully rock bottom after going scoreless Sunday for the second time this season (first time in a loss).
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Even rock-bottom Wolves were competitive once again, coming from two goals down to rescue a draw at Brentford.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The numbers were bad for the Raiders and bad for him, Smith nearly being rock-bottom in the ratings for qualified passers.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Avoiding an 'environmental nuclear bomb' When the Great Salt Lake hit rock bottom in 2022, its water level was nearly 10 feet below the threshold considered healthy.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Cameron Johnson has had a rough time lately, hitting what is hopefully rock bottom after going scoreless Sunday for the second time this season (first time in a loss).
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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But just who is getting hurt from charging low prices?—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles center fielder Alex Call was checked on by an athletic trainer in the bottom of the first after making a running catch on Schmitt's sacrifice fly and collided straight into left fielder Teoscar Hernández.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth, the Mets were retired on 12 pitches to clinch their 12th loss and the worst record in baseball.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Even after Tuesday’s start, Gil, who still has a minor league option and isn’t an ideal candidate for the bullpen, remains the low man on the depth chart.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Royals plan to build an entertainment district around the stadium to generate steady profits, though the depths of those plans are not yet clear.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 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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During a presentation at the summit, Kempe told of anglers targeting lake whitefish in the summer in 90 to 150 feet of water.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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In February 2025, a 3,281-square-foot cluster home in the first block of Snow Melt Court sold for $2,305,000, a price per square foot of $703.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old faced five batters and allowed all five to reach base.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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With a runner on and no outs in the ninth, Antonacci hit a fair ball just inside the third-base line.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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