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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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.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadirs
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Yet travelers who only know these waters from shoreline cities often miss their quieter side, where shipwrecks rest beneath clear depths, small ports wake to foghorns and science teams study a living ecosystem in real time.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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At such depths, even minor disturbances can obscure visibility and damage artifacts that have remained intact for centuries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 52-year-old wore a black triangle bikini top with high-cut bottoms and wrapped a towel around herself.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the flare bottoms add balance to outfits with heavier tops like structured blazers or billowy blouses.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Homes typically start around 3,500 to 4,500 square feet and can expand significantly on larger parcels, with some designs reaching up to about 20,000 square feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Renderings show creating more than 150 feet of buffer and green space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Once a staple of 1970s living rooms, basements, and dens, this wall treatment was meant to bring warmth and character indoors, but often did the opposite.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Discolored Wood Leaks and moisture will discolor floor joists and framing in basements.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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