1
as in to walk
to go on foot
I hoofed it to school after missing the bus
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2
as in to dance
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
he hoofs it from seven to eight every Thursday night with other avid square dancers
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Verb
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Even a little boy walked up to her and asked to give her a hug.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Nawrocki allowed an unearned run and struck out 12 while walking 2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fans danced to Latin music blaring from the speakers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vásquez didn’t factor in the decision after a defensive miscue led to the bullpen briefly losing the lead, but the emerging starting pitcher danced in and out of trouble in keeping the Red Sox at bay on an evening in which the wind chill dropped the temperature into the high 20s.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama picked up two quick fouls trying to contend with Jokic inside, forcing Spurs coach Mitch Johnson to tread carefully.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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But because of the potential for volatility, longer-term investors should tread carefully, and may want to take a more cautious tack.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hoof (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoof%20%28it%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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