bottom lines

noun

plural of bottom line
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration why don't we stop talking around it and get to the bottom line

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Recent Examples of bottom lines The Vision Theatre’s reopening is expected to bring thousands of new patrons to Leimert Park, giving surrounding small businesses an opportunity to boost their bottom lines. — Lamonica Peters, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, the cosmetics company surpassed the Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 The thefts, besides sometimes terrifying staff, are a drag on the train operators’ bottom lines. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 And while GLP-1s can’t take full credit for it, General Mills’ top and bottom lines have been on a downswing for a couple years and are expected to dip more in 2026. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 And the high costs from earlier this year will hit airlines’ bottom lines, according to Willie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines around the world. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 There is quiet frustration growing among league members that the conference has not landed more lucrative deals to be disbursed among the Big 12 members and adding to their bottom lines. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 High oil prices are, unsurprisingly, very good for oil companies' bottom lines. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom lines
  1. roots
  2. hearts
  3. essences
  4. cores
  5. kernels
  6. points
Noun
  • In this case, the O is designed with roots that represent the land, a lamb for spring and new birth, and an almond blossom petal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Born and raised in Nogales, Mexico, the fourth of twelve children, Trujillo had deep community roots.
    — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Although many fans have their hearts set on a single, high-demand Olympic event, others might be open to discovering different sports during the Paralympics.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Common forms include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • Americans from the urban cores to rural outskirts are objecting to these facilities, which house the servers and networking equipment used for AI and other digital services.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Dark stars are hypothetical primordial stars that, rather than producing energy through nuclear fusion, are instead powered by self-annihilating dark matter within their cores.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Milk Stage of Kernels Check the kernels on an ear by poking it with your fingernail.
    — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Veronica Burton had 14 points and seven assists for the cold-shooting Valkyries (25-10), who have yet to beat Minnesota in seven meetings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Moody was elected at Florida's attorney general twice, defeating her Democratic challenger in 2022 by more than 20 points.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of points

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