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
Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
More recently, the American Motel was known for its rock-bottom room rate and a reputation as a magnet for criminal activity.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Sarr sat at rock bottom among bigs in points per shot attempt, ranking in the sixth percentile, largely because of his high volume of 3-point attempts and low percentage of makes but also because of his inefficiencies within the paint.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
However, at these rock-bottom rates, paying $200+ in fees for an economy award is still a solid deal.
—Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
More recently, the American Motel was known for its rock-bottom room rate and a reputation as a magnet for criminal activity.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
The answer to that question could be central to the success of Colorado’s next general manager, and that man’s ability to pull the Rockies out of rock bottom.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Sarr sat at rock bottom among bigs in points per shot attempt, ranking in the sixth percentile, largely because of his high volume of 3-point attempts and low percentage of makes but also because of his inefficiencies within the paint.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock-bottom
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Here is Carreras profiting from that exact ploy while playing for Benfica against Barcelona in the Champions League last season, sneaking forward on the far side before receiving the switch and hammering a low cross into striker Vangelis Pavlidis to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.—
Madalyn Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Behind the rig count is a months-long trend of weak oil prices, the lowest since the depths of COVID.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, the lake exploded, killing the Bamessi, whose bodies sank to the depths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 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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Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The project aims to build a research base on the Moon for use by participating countries by the early 2030s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Shifts in voter sentiment, unexpected political events and each contender’s capacity to unite or expand the Democratic base will likely determine who ultimately secures the nomination.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Rock-bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock-bottom. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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