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
Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
And rock-bottom confidence is hitting some professions more than others.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Things can only go up from rock bottom, right?
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The government chose select families to purchase ex-Japanese colonial-era assets at rock-bottom prices.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
And rock-bottom confidence is hitting some professions more than others.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
There appears to be no such thing as rock bottom for the Mets.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Things can only go up from rock bottom, right?
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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Cloudflare projected revenue of $664 million to $665 million for the second quarter, which was lower than the $666 million Wall Street anticipated.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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That is why trust in public health is at an all-time low.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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In another video, Hough was seen wearing a bikini featuring a nude triangle top and black bikini bottoms while jumping on a trampoline surrounded be palm trees.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, and Busch coaxed a two-out walk to end the game.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The breadth of answers can be explained by the league’s depth of talent, but it can also, perhaps, be explained by some respondents voting for their teammates.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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After his teenage son goes missing, Daniel combs the depths of the Vistula River day and night, caught in a grueling, endless routine and torn between the dread of a fatal leap and the fragile hope that his son may still be alive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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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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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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