BOTTOMS Synonyms: 246 Similar and Opposite Words

bottoms

noun

plural of bottom

as in undersides

the side or part facing downward from something that side of the shelf is supposed to be the bottom, so turn it over before you assemble the bookcase

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as in floors

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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surfaces

as in feet

the lowest part, place, or point sliding all the way to the bottom of the snow-covered slope

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as in cheeks

the part of the body upon which someone sits the baby fell backwards onto her bottom

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as in boats

a small buoyant structure for travel on water the cargo will be carried by a local bottom

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as in depths

the lowest point or level when profits hit bottom the company was forced to declare bankruptcy

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as in foundations

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests the bottom of his thesis is the assumption that people are fundamentally good

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Recent Examples of bottoms In one of the photos, Cavallari posed beside a sheer white curtain overlooking the water while wearing a black triangle bikini with tie-side bottoms. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, as measured by Circana, Wrangler drove more than 100 basis points of share gains in the core bottoms business. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 The silhouette of the flowy bottoms is pure coastal grandma, while the patterned top adds a touch of flair for a bolder personality. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Lizzo rocked a purple shimmery string bikini from her Yitty brand, featuring a tiny triangle top and high-waisted bottoms with bows tied on each side of her hips. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Instead, these billowy bottoms maximize comfort through their ultra-soft fabric and flowy wide-leg silhouette that looks polished but feels like loungewear. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Managers were instructed to remove all roach carcasses and seal the bottoms of entryways to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Grill salmon skewers, covered, over medium high 2 to 3 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 After an overnight rest in the refrigerator, the dough is rolled, filled, sliced, and baked in muffin tins, whose individual cups catch any drips from the bubbling filling to create the signature crisp, sticky bottoms and dramatic spirals. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Greenling said some of the sharks had red markings on their undersides, prompting concerns about what the deaths could mean for the water.

— Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Inspect your roses often, especially tender new growth and the undersides of leaves where pests like to hide.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

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Cut them large enough to wrap securely around the sweeper head, then use them to clean your floors in place of disposable pads, DeMorrow says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Elevators service the first, second, and third floors, and both the lobby and restaurant are fully wheelchair accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of floors

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Nearly an hour after Nolan was last seen, friends on one of the boats noticed its bilge pump had failed and water was rapidly filling the hull, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, attorneys for the friends, told CNN.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department assisted Maryland Natural Resources Police in the search, which involved patrol boats, helicopters, drones, and rescue divers.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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The exhibit and documentary were funded with about $110,000 in donations from community members, businesses and organizations and grants, including money from the Seigle and Palmer foundations, musuem Director Rebecca Miller said.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
For leaders looking to strengthen these foundations, Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team remains one of the most practical books on building trust and creating high-performing teams.

— Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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