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also foot
as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of feet
In a video that went viral on social media, the girl appeared to grip the chairlift in a desperate struggle as her feet flailed in the air, still strapped to her snowboard.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Osage County District Judge Stuart Tate twice ruled against the attorney general’s office for dragging its feet in providing evidence to ET Gathering and Processing backing up the state’s complaints of market manipulation.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Ten feet away from him, a man walked around dressed in a Pokémon costume.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Fungal infections like athlete’s foot thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty socks, and can lead to itching, scaling, and cracked skin between the toes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The attack also damaged the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, at the foot of the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetiana Berezhna said.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For the moment, the market is voting with its feet.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Additionally, 7,000 square feet will be built for office and administrative space, according to Pilatus, for a total of 71,000 square feet in phase one.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Osage County District Judge Stuart Tate twice ruled against the attorney general’s office for dragging its feet in providing evidence to ET Gathering and Processing backing up the state’s complaints of market manipulation.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Ten feet away from him, a man walked around dressed in a Pokémon costume.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Fungal infections like athlete’s foot thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty socks, and can lead to itching, scaling, and cracked skin between the toes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The attack also damaged the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, at the foot of the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetiana Berezhna said.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For the moment, the market is voting with its feet.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Additionally, 7,000 square feet will be built for office and administrative space, according to Pilatus, for a total of 71,000 square feet in phase one.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feet
Noun
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To keep things visually rich and cohesive, opt for a top and leggings that feature a lot of contrast, like the matte black puffer and high-shine leggings above, and finishing the look off with a pair of boots with design details that echo both your top and bottoms.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The cap-sleeve top feels polished enough for sightseeing, while the relaxed bottoms keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feet. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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