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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Montgomery played a factor in the bottom of the fifth with a one-out single.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The back of Cy Young Award finalist Hunter Brown’s jersey is visible at the bottom.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the background, a structure made of golden rods adds depth and texture.—
Christine Mortag,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 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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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The beach is situated along the Chesapeake Bay at the base of historic Fort Monroe, the largest masonry fortification in the United States.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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