1
as in bottoms
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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2
as in depths
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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Noun
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Earlier this week, Martha Stewart gave the trending bottoms her stamp of approval, too.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026 -
For his brand, bottoms continue to be extremely strong sellers, along with shirt jackets and sweaters as well as corduroy and flannel shirts, many in pop colors.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 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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The biggest crude oil tankers, VLCCs—yes, they’re called Very Large Crude Carriers—either couldn’t dock or fill up all the way at Texas ports because of the shallower water depths.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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On the 100 block of South Claremont Avenue in San Jose in June 2025, a 1,340-square-foot home was sold for $1,138,000, a price per square foot of $849.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Radar indicated the wind speed changed by nearly 75 miles per hour within just 4,000 feet.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Rock bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock%20bottoms. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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