as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint The brand stripped away the outdoor weatherproofing (since most people were using it inside), which shrunk its footprint dramatically without sacrificing power. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025 The plan now for MagellanTV is to expand its international footprint. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025 This expansion marks a major footprint in European moviegoing, as Cineplex is a leading German exhibitor, and Cinedom Cologne is one of the country’s largest cinemas. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025 This means a lot more panels can get packed into a much smaller footprint. New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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footstep
Noun
  • Kerri followed in her footsteps and eventually became a partner in the company after graduating from Howard University.
    Essence, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Zuckerberg, among other rich celebrities, came under fire for not following in Eilish's philanthropic footsteps.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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