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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Even rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers have conceded fewer ‘big chances’ than City’s 27 in their second halves.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
In terms of motivation, the SGG operates from a place of resignation or rock bottom.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Florida’s rock-bottom status in average teacher salaries?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Even rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers have conceded fewer ‘big chances’ than City’s 27 in their second halves.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
An addict’s rock bottom may be the most dramatic part of their journey, but it’s bookended by a series of small decisions, both on the way down and back up.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
In terms of motivation, the SGG operates from a place of resignation or rock bottom.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The appeals court sent the case back to the lower court to amend the 2024 ruling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Spanxsmooth Swim styles will include string bikini tops and bottoms, a bandeau bikini top, and a scoop-neck one-piece.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Neodymium is a rare earth, one of the minerals near the bottom of the periodic table that are crucial for everyday life.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The versatile Max Ortega returns at catcher, a position Dietrich said has depth.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a recent interview, Fennell described the film’s restraint as an acknowledgment that her interpretation could never capture the depths of Brontë’s masterwork.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 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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The helicopter crashed about 50 feet from a BNSF Railway line and spread debris across the tracks, according to the railway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Cloud, a 400-foot tall spherical structure, was also a finalist for a special observation deck at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This design opts for an ultra glossy black base with negative space hearts outlined with silver glitter.—
Paola Zamarripa,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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