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
Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The mayor’s heavy spending could be viewed as a last-ditch effort to improve his approval ratings and reelection hopes in the face of rock-bottom favorability from New York City residents.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
At rock bottom, Megan and her husband felt completely alone.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The new tariffs are expected to deal a punishing blow to companies built on selling goods at rock-bottom prices and attracting customers through aggressive online advertising.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The mayor’s heavy spending could be viewed as a last-ditch effort to improve his approval ratings and reelection hopes in the face of rock-bottom favorability from New York City residents.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Noun
And that’s where his story returns to the rock bottom.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
At rock bottom, Megan and her husband felt completely alone.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
Adjective
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But the three-time Oscar winner makes the most out of every line reading, not by going big (a near impossibility in an Anderson movie) but by setting Felicity’s fears and annoyances to a very low simmer.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Orion constellation is at the bottom left, while Jupiter is just left of the center and Venus is on the far right.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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The Jets need pass-rushing depth outside of McDonald and Johnson, and Weaver could be the one who provides that.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Third-year Mazi Smith hasn’t lived up to his first-round billing, specifically in defending the run, and will need depth help behind him to carry the load.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 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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The fortified walls keep the house quiet and cool, while the deep metal bunker — 8 feet wide, 20 feet long and 8 feet high — was recently restored and used as a wine cellar.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Decker, who is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts, according to police.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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It’s estimated that the Aerospace and Defense industry has around 2.2 million employees, representing 1.4% of the total U.S. employment base, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With each tightening, my insides barrel down to the base of my pelvis.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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