as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
The question really is why, in a world-class city where hundreds of thousands of people depend on public transit and safe foot and bike routes to get from home to work on time, our leaders did not see this pending challenge coming.
—Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Given the stock’s recent history of dropping after earnings, that seems less like a bet on the direction Friday and more that the stock will find footing in its long-term uptrend that’s been in play since last summer.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The product also feels like a natural fit for Birkenstock, enforcing the idea of a full foot care routine.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
The question really is why, in a world-class city where hundreds of thousands of people depend on public transit and safe foot and bike routes to get from home to work on time, our leaders did not see this pending challenge coming.
—Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its awards footing, however, lies in the performances — and this is where the industry should be paying closer attention.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Given the stock’s recent history of dropping after earnings, that seems less like a bet on the direction Friday and more that the stock will find footing in its long-term uptrend that’s been in play since last summer.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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Be sure to use the slider at the bottom of the page if their answers don’t fit the screen on your device.—
Mark Dee
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take the time to scan from top to bottom, and don’t be afraid to gently move items aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fine points of class-action law were, of course, less influential than Crenshaw’s insistence on paying close attention to the way Black women were treated by the courts, and the essay’s most memorable lines were broader categorical claims.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Americans are paying more for food, fuel, housing, and healthcare, while government grows larger, less accountable, and less competent.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Noun
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This moment in history, when Maryland stood almost alone beyond the partisan fray, should make every Marylander proud.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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The account, which can be replenished as needed with property tax dollars and federal emergency money, stands at $116 million.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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