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as in undersides
the side or part facing downward from something
that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase
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as in feet
the lowest part, place, or point
sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the baby fell backwards onto her bottom
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as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
the cargo will be carried by a local bottom
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as in depths
the lowest point or level
when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy
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as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the bottom of his thesis is the assumption that people are fundamentally good
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Recent Examples of bottoms
The knit two-piece includes a high-neck sweater and wide-leg bottoms, both with a relaxed fit that’s perfect for cozying up on a long-haul flight.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Back in Temecula, Tamra has provided everyone with oversized T-shirts with the image of bikini tops and bottoms printed on them.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Employees must wear khaki, black or blue denim bottoms without patterns or frayed hems or solid black dresses that are not more than 4 inches above the knee.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Dlooda Stretchy Work Pants Some of my favorite fashion components within the show were Wright’s bottoms, including a pair of bootcut work pants similar to this style.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The trend gained runway momentum last year when luxury houses, including Alaïa, Chloé and Loewe, revisited the formerly outdated bottoms as statement pieces for spring 2025.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
The reading is not far below the -30 reading that is historically associated with too low bullish sentiment and market bottoms, not tops.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Loungewear includes hoodies, tees and relaxed bottoms.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Back in Temecula, Tamra has provided everyone with oversized T-shirts with the image of bikini tops and bottoms printed on them.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Employees must wear khaki, black or blue denim bottoms without patterns or frayed hems or solid black dresses that are not more than 4 inches above the knee.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Dlooda Stretchy Work Pants Some of my favorite fashion components within the show were Wright’s bottoms, including a pair of bootcut work pants similar to this style.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The trend gained runway momentum last year when luxury houses, including Alaïa, Chloé and Loewe, revisited the formerly outdated bottoms as statement pieces for spring 2025.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
The reading is not far below the -30 reading that is historically associated with too low bullish sentiment and market bottoms, not tops.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Loungewear includes hoodies, tees and relaxed bottoms.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottoms
Noun
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The whales are mainly gray with bits of white patches on their undersides and have extremely big heads that make up one-third of their entire body length, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The black coating is formed when the fungus lives on the excreta from scale insects usually on the stems and undersides of the leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The room, woodsy and rustico, with checkerboard floors and occasional Scandi flourishes, feels built for living in and for poking around, a please-touch museum of artful objects and accents.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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The building was originally completed in 1926, and the hotel’s designers incorporated new and preserved old elements from that era, like the warm terrazzo floors, curved windows and archways, and marble surfaces.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian defense forces took down the 230-foot (70 meters) antenna dish to prevent Russian forces from using it to guide attacks on its territory.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to preserve its independence at any cost, stand on its own feet, and firmly resist the excessive demands, aggression, and acts of hostility by foreign powers—including the United States and the Zionist regime.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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And best of all is the way its cocktail of growth factors, peptides, collagen amino acids, and wild yam extract comes together to bring baby cheeks–levels of plumpness to your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her glam consisted of loose waves, subtle smoky eyeshadow and peachy tones on her cheeks and lips.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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For the less adventurous, glass-bottom boats also offer a view of the undersea installation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is a matter-of-factness to DP Keisuke Imamura’s flat, bright images that creates a hyperreal eeriness all the more uneasy for being the polar opposite of a horror movie’s usual dark corners and shadowy depths.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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The core loop is predicated on wandering the subterranean depths of Pharloom and the majestic Citadel, picking up new abilities, hitting switches, and collecting eerie rosary beads as currency.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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While current makeup trends have skewed more dewy than matte, the best powder foundations still have a place in everyday makeup routines thanks to their fail-proof application—just pat on, and go!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Right now, as City attempt to establish their defensive foundations, Khusanov’s high-stakes defending is, oddly, their most reliable solution to a problem position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Back at the lodge, there is an infinity pool with sun loungers, day beds, a self-service bar, a spacious gym, and a yoga studio (each room is stocked with yoga mats).—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottoms. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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