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
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
That’s more true for Xbox than PlayStation, given close to rock-bottom Xbox hardware sales as of late, but PS Plus is a huge deal for Sony, too.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
His brother, Curtis, died from a heroin overdose in August 2020, which made Radke spiral further into substance abuse until his rock bottom the following January.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
Don't miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your safety and enjoy peace of mind at some rock-bottom prices.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
That’s more true for Xbox than PlayStation, given close to rock-bottom Xbox hardware sales as of late, but PS Plus is a huge deal for Sony, too.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
Football followed suit just as the sport was hitting rock bottom.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
His brother, Curtis, died from a heroin overdose in August 2020, which made Radke spiral further into substance abuse until his rock bottom the following January.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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Designed as federal programs to assist the elderly, disabled individuals and those with low income, both have grown into the largest sources of health care coverage in the country.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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But both companies could use a boost as consumer demand for indulgent food has been trending lower for some time.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Watching Soto limp toward first base, the training staff determined an X-ray was necessary; when the Mets came out for defense in the bottom of the inning, Tyrone Taylor had replaced Soto.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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By the time Jake Cronenworth made the first out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Mets starter Sean Manaea had thrown 77 pitches.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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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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Moving the flagship series to Netflix, which is still getting its feet wet with live programming, was seen as a bit of a risk.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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About a month earlier, in May, the Justice Department alleges that Gann ordered about two pounds of potassium perchlorate and another pound of aluminum powder, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and 50 feet worth of fuses.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The lawmaker’s comments underscore the ongoing divisions within the GOP over the Epstein files, which continue to fuel conspiracy theories among the party’s MAGA base and infuriate some of President Donald Trump’s strongest supporters.—
Lora Kolodny,Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Haines Junction is the commercial heart of the park, home to a visitor center, and the base for many outfitters and lodges offering fishing, hiking and flight-seeing trips in and around Kluane.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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