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
Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
The crash was Skye's rock bottom, forcing her to get sober and attempt to cope with her all-consuming grief and guilt.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 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
Noun
The San Jose Sharks hit rock bottom this season, and their reward was a potential franchise center in Macklin Celebrini.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
The crash was Skye's rock bottom, forcing her to get sober and attempt to cope with her all-consuming grief and guilt.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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After they were born, however, doctors thought her low birthweight was due to those complications, Chrissy recalls.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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These are the typical wavelengths, measured in nanometers, to look for: Red light therapy commonly uses wavelengths in the 630 to 660 nanometer range, with the lowest effective wavelength around 600 nanometers.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Bring to boiling over medium, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan.Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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The blue-green plant at the bottom left draws our eye back to the bright blue sky, evoking carefree joy and reminding us of the Thomas poem.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 22 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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As Clarkson suggests, Amazon may need to either shift Haul's sourcing to a US base or restructure its fee model to attract Temu sellers - effectively choosing between competing priorities.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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White onion and garlic: Builds the savory base of the soup.Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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