as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In sprawling Facebook groups devoted to ivermectin’s healing powers, the claims are more extreme: The drug can combat a long list of conditions, members say, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, crow’s feet, brain fog, and bee stings.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Notably, though, the price increases imposed by Shein won’t cover the Customs costs—consumers—the importers of record for direct-to-consumer shipments—will foot those bills themselves.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Now, the better part of two weeks after tactical Officer Krystal Rivera died in the friendly fire incident, investigators are still searching for the suspect who sparked a brief foot pursuit that ultimately led to the fatal gunfire in a Chatham apartment building.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In sprawling Facebook groups devoted to ivermectin’s healing powers, the claims are more extreme: The drug can combat a long list of conditions, members say, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, crow’s feet, brain fog, and bee stings.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Verb
Michigan has also warned that it could be forced to foot a $900 million bill for food assistance.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Notably, though, the price increases imposed by Shein won’t cover the Customs costs—consumers—the importers of record for direct-to-consumer shipments—will foot those bills themselves.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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The Wings alum opted for a white spaghetti strap dress with lemons and a striped design at the bottom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Two side-by-side doors open up, with a separate freezer drawer on the bottom.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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And the companies that pay attention will reap the benefits.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is following a similar path, opening a second headquarters in Leeds to be closer to the North’s growing health innovation base.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques — these worldly shells stand as evidence of New York’s long history of diversity and change.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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Both stood side by side minutes before Fine would confront her abuser one last time.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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