as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
State law prevents cities from charging developer impact fees for ADUs smaller than 750 square feet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
However, just 29% of these future caregivers — who may wind up footing at least part of the future bill —had estimated the future cost of care, EBRI found.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 May 2025
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Noun
The temperate rainforest ecosystem lets trees grow to 250 feet tall and up to 16 feet in diameter.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
State law prevents cities from charging developer impact fees for ADUs smaller than 750 square feet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
Where Are Cannabis Drinks Gaining Ground? Cannabis beverages are finding footing well beyond coastal dispensaries.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
However, just 29% of these future caregivers — who may wind up footing at least part of the future bill —had estimated the future cost of care, EBRI found.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Orion constellation is at the bottom left, while Jupiter is just left of the center and Venus is on the far right.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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In some cases, vehicle owners who could not afford to pay the fees to recover their vehicles lost them permanently.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Noun
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With each tightening, my insides barrel down to the base of my pelvis.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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It’s estimated that the Aerospace and Defense industry has around 2.2 million employees, representing 1.4% of the total U.S. employment base, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The analyst added that following the acquisition, EOG’s net debt to book capital stands at 0.3x, with the company still boasting a peer-leading leverage ratio and balance sheet.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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In recent years, Iranian officials have repeatedly advocated a multipolar world and the end of the days of America standing as the sole superpower.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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