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
Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
That includes raising Pennsylvania's rock-bottom minimum wage and expanding legal protections for LGBT residents.
—CBS News, 25 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
Detractors consider this format both mind-numbing and salacious, engineered for immediate gratification and often focused on cast members’ petty personal grievances and rock-bottom moments.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
That includes raising Pennsylvania's rock-bottom minimum wage and expanding legal protections for LGBT residents.
—CBS News, 25 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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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Not since Oakland Hills in 2008 — Jeev Milkha Singh and Robert Karlsson at 2-under 68 — has the low score to par after the first round of the PGA Championship been worse than 3 under.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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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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Young and Elijah came to blows on the apron, knowing that as soon as their feet touch the ground, they would be eliminated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In December 2024, a 1,670-square-foot single-family house in the 41500 block of Higgins Way sold for $3,400,000, a price per square foot of $2,036.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 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 18 May. 2026.
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