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being in progress or development
plans are afoot for a new sports stadium in the city
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Recent Examples of afoot
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Free Press founder Weiss, who joined CBS last October, had long telegraphed that major changes were afoot in an effort to remake 60 Minutes under a new ownership regime led by Paramount CEO David Ellison.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
In an isolated but fairly posh desert retirement community, freaky things are afoot.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
His image appears on the 2026 America the Beautiful National Parks annual pass and will appear on a 250th anniversary gold coin, while another effort is afoot to get his face on a special edition $1 coin.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Changes are afoot at Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts ahead of its 2026-2027 season.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Something was afoot in the fast and intense realm of subatomic particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Plans are also afoot for a direct-to-consumer platform launching this summer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But shouldn’t Congress be involved when potential vote fraud is afoot?
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, but plans are afoot for classic car shows and cruises across Lake County.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Free Press founder Weiss, who joined CBS last October, had long telegraphed that major changes were afoot in an effort to remake 60 Minutes under a new ownership regime led by Paramount CEO David Ellison.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
In an isolated but fairly posh desert retirement community, freaky things are afoot.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
His image appears on the 2026 America the Beautiful National Parks annual pass and will appear on a 250th anniversary gold coin, while another effort is afoot to get his face on a special edition $1 coin.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Changes are afoot at Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts ahead of its 2026-2027 season.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Something was afoot in the fast and intense realm of subatomic particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Plans are also afoot for a direct-to-consumer platform launching this summer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
But shouldn’t Congress be involved when potential vote fraud is afoot?
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afoot
Adjective
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That alternate channel has become even more important after Iran vowed Monday to completely close the strait in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Uncertainty, constant disruption, greater pressure for results from boards and investors and ongoing public scrutiny have made the CEO role more demanding and contributed to shorter CEO tenures.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Afoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afoot. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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