Definition of bottomnext
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as in floor
the surface upon which a body of water lies my missing fishing pole is probably lying on the bottom of the lake

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bottom

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adjective

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Recent Examples of bottom
Noun
Chicago’s Fielder Jones drew the first walk and scored the first run in the bottom of the first on a two-run single by Fred Hartman. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Remove paddle, scrape mixture back into bottom of bowl, and sprinkle 1½ cups (188 g) bread flour and 1 cup (125 g) whole wheat flour over (do not stir). Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Among the bottom half of spenders in MLB this season, four are currently in line for one of baseball’s 12 playoff spots, with another six on the bubble. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom
Noun
  • Footage posted on the Forecast Weather Greece Facebook page appeared to show two helicopters crossing paths at low altitude before the main rotor of the lower helicopter struck the underside of the one flying above it and crashed in flames.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rub herb mixture on the underside of chicken and under the skin.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The top floor is the most immediately appealing to a casual visitor, with its curving ceiling, cafe, quiet seating and views toward the Finnish Parliament building.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • To avoid this, sow dwarf crepe myrtles at least 4 to 6 feet apart, space standard-sized trees at least 8 feet from each other, and keep crepe myrtles of any size at least 3 feet away from fencing.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the fourth, Burleson sent an 0-1 sinker 15 feet further into the right-field seats off reliever Tim Hill.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • As their national anthem played before the match, tears streamed down the cheeks of the Argentina players, emphasizing their emotional investment in the occasion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • As for beauty, Lopez was glowing to the max with luminous glam, complete with rosy cheeks, shimmery eyeshadow, glossy lips, and long, patterned nails.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • More than 150 migrants were rescued in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a boat caught fire in the English Channel in an attempt to travel from France to Britain, according to French authorities.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The analogy holds, except that your boat has grown an engine, and the engine upgrades compound every few months.
    Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the versatility and depth of the Dodgers’ system is part of what made a deal feel almost inevitable as the deadline neared.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Dig a hole three times the size of the seedling’s pot but exactly the same depth as the pot.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Though Springs’ outing was particularly rough Friday, Kotsay said his ability to escape the fourth inning, which saw the Tigers load the bases with one out, after only surrendering one run, was a positive takeaway.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Gonzales' first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
  • 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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“Bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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