as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Their 25,000-foot spa, meanwhile, offers treatments inspired by Navajo healing traditions, as well as relaxing physical activities like yoga classes on top of rock formations.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
Dozens of Northern Colorado veterans are regaining their footing thanks to generous donors on Colorado Gives Day.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Julius Randle, who was on the injury report with left foot soreness, had a team-high 30 points for Minnesota, but also committed a late turnover.
—Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Their 25,000-foot spa, meanwhile, offers treatments inspired by Navajo healing traditions, as well as relaxing physical activities like yoga classes on top of rock formations.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Inspired by the legacy of late '60s Austin psychedelia, pioneered by hometown rock band The 13th Floor Elevators and its lead Roky Erickson, the fest found footing its first few years, hosting a handful of bands in a red barn.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
Dozens of Northern Colorado veterans are regaining their footing thanks to generous donors on Colorado Gives Day.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Galaxy also want to forget about 2025 when the club finished near the bottom of the Western Conference.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the grid is being squeezed from both ends—compute at the top, basic comfort at the base.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This marks a deceleration compared with the third quarter, when fashion sales dipped 2%, against a tougher base of comparison due to last year’s post-election bump in the US.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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