Definitions

bottom out

VERB

shift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change deviate drift move relocate remove ship shuffle transfer turn vary veer

STRONG

about-face budge cook dislocate displace disturb exchange fault flip-flop rearrange replace reposition stir substitute swerve tack transmogrify transpose vacillate waffle yo-yo

WEAK

blow hot and cold change gears dial back do up hem and haw move around move over recalibrate swap places switch over turn around turn the corner turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue fix hold keep remain stay

STRONG

calm leave alone order

WEAK

deactivate stagnate

Example Sentences

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Fiscal watchdogs have warned that the spending trends will leave California in a precarious position if the stock market tanks and tax receipts bottom out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

They will remain in place until the ratios bottom out and begin to trend higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Credit costs are expected to rise only modestly and profitability should remain adequate as net interest margins bottom out and non-interest income stays strong, it notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Revenue is likely to bottom out over the current quarter, the analyst added, noting that there is “potential for replenishment” over the second quarter “as new product cycles ramp and interest rate visibility improves.”

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The image of Paulie seeing part of his own skeleton made my stomach bottom out.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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