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
IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024
The latter explains why what are known as cookie grabber pages are among the most expensive seen on these criminal marketplaces, with $400 being a rock-bottom cost.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Sales of existing homes have also fallen significantly since January 2022, a time when interest rates were at rock bottom, when 6.43 million homes were sold, according to the NAR figures.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Fasal’s ability to provide these services has been facilitated by a rapid expansion of digital infrastructure in India, in particular countrywide 4G coverage with rock-bottom data prices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024
The latter explains why what are known as cookie grabber pages are among the most expensive seen on these criminal marketplaces, with $400 being a rock-bottom cost.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
The last time the team was not rock bottom of the rankings was more than three years ago when, for 35 days, the side was 209th instead of 210th.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Sales of existing homes have also fallen significantly since January 2022, a time when interest rates were at rock bottom, when 6.43 million homes were sold, according to the NAR figures.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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Those ticket sales mark one of the lowest hauls to ever claim first place over the MLK holiday stretch.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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Those numbers are stunningly low, especially for someone who fights through what some of the best checkers and two-way players around have to offer.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Write numbers at the bottom of each egg carton cup to use them as learning aid for math and counting.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Here, the dark paint color creates a sense of depth, especially when contrasted with white bedding, furniture, and trim.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Southern California Earthquake Data Center recorded it at a depth of about 9 miles.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 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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No doubt the ultimate goal for the Rams is to give Darnold happy feet in the pocket.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2025
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How many businesses have been destroyed, and how much will the government be willing to spend to get them back on their feet?—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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This joint, also called the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint, is located at the base of the toe and connects the toe to your foot.1 Pain in this joint can vary in intensity and onset.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Kaga: Kure, Japan The Kaga, which is a helicopter destroyer undergoing conversion into an aircraft carrier, remained at Kure naval base in Hiroshima prefecture, according to a photo shared by a ship spotter on Wednesday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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