nadirs

noun

plural of nadir
1
as in depths
the lowest point or level the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling

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2
as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar

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Recent Examples of nadirs Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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  1. depths
  2. bottoms
  3. feet
  4. basements
Noun
  • True Black 400, making the deep, dark depths of space even more gorgeous.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 26 June 2026
Definition of depths
Noun
  • The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • His second attempt rifled across the box, just over a defender’s head and onto the foot of Jhon Arias near the back post.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of feet
Noun
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of basements

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