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
Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Each year hundreds of millions of packages, mostly from Chinese platforms, are sent directly to American consumers eager to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on clothing, electronics and other products.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Those characters really hit rock bottom, as do the Terrifier characters yet again.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
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Natural rock-bottom hot-spring pools and clawfoot tubs adorn the forested property, and organic vegetarian meals can be added onto any booking, including day passes.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Each year hundreds of millions of packages, mostly from Chinese platforms, are sent directly to American consumers eager to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on clothing, electronics and other products.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Efron’s self-esteem is at rock bottom, and his hard-working assistant Zara (Joey King) has had enough of his mood swings and outlandish man-child requests.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Those characters really hit rock bottom, as do the Terrifier characters yet again.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Put your energy into achieving your goals and fend off interference by keeping a low profile and making every move count.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The World Health Organization says H5N1’s risk to humans is low because there is no evidence of human transmission, but the virus has been found in an increasing number of animals including cattle in the United States.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Galaxy and Revolution were both at the bottom of the league table when Arena took over.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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An American World War II warship that played a key role in Allied campaigns in the Pacific has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean more than 80 years after it was sunk.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But for a scientific team who found a remarkable creature, literally beyond the depths of where conventional slugs dwell, the line becomes quite a compliment.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Lillard, though, compromised the Bucks’ defense while hurting the team’s ability to add depth because of his $54 million salary.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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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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In the basement, Reiss had the floor of the kitchen dug out three and a half feet to gain height for the ceiling.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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Our office is just 1,000 feet from Howelsen Hill Ski Area and its summer trail network, half a mile from the Spring Creek Trailhead, which connects to the Continental Divide, and only three miles from the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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After Trump’s resounding victory in the Republican primary, the question was whether Trump would enter a downward spiral of grievance, intolerance, xenophobia, and conspiracy theorizing or try to broaden his base with a positive focus on economic growth and national strength.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Despite being Apple's most affordable computer when configured with the base M4 chip (at just $599), the Mac mini can scale up to challenge, in some ways, some of the best desktops and even some full-size workstations.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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