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

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Recent Examples of footprint Publix is set to open new stores in July, further expanding its footprint in its home state of Florida as the grocery chain continues steady growth across the Southeast. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 June 2026 More than $20 million has been spent upgrading the institution’s five-building footprint, including its historic 1806 captain’s house. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The new location will also see its footprint grow by about 4,000 square feet to 11,000 square feet. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026 Western Star added that the work is intended to support district-scale consolidation, combining White Star and Rowland data into a unified geological model across the Jarbidge–Charleston tungsten footprint. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • His family initially thought the tiny pup might follow in the footsteps of his famous namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo, by scoring goals.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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