toes

plural of toe

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Recent Examples of toes To simplify locomotion control, Asimov uses passive articulated toes rather than powered toe actuators. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 And, yes, toes assuredly have been an issue this season, with Bam Adebayo missing six games in November with a toe sprain and Tyler Herro missing 12 games in December and January with a toe contusion. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 While sharply pointed toes have been on trend recently, a shift toward square-toe or square-tip designs appears to be on the horizon. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toes
Noun
  • His second attempt rifled across the box, just over a defender’s head and onto the foot of Jhon Arias near the back post.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • After blinding Polyphemus, the men flee by clinging to the bellies of his monstrous sheep.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026

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“Toes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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