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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
The restrictions there go up to 12,000 feet, meaning high-flying commercial aircraft can still transit the airspace.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Several locations reported more than 3 feet of rain.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
With the Ryder Cup on the line, Langer faced a 6 foot putt on the 18th green.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The project also calls for several banquet rooms, as well as a 6-foot-wide waterfront walkway, open to the public during business hours, that traverses the perimeter of the property.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Famously occupied in the 1930s by the late Hollywood screenwriter and director Delmer Daves, whose most successful work was the 1959 film A Summer Place, the property has six bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 5,000 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
In May 2023, a 1,497-square-foot home on the 3700 block of Cefalu Drive in San Jose sold for $1,555,000, a price per square foot of $1,039.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Spight was taken into custody, while the other two fled on foot into the woods and were later arrested.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Several locations reported more than 3 feet of rain.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
With the Ryder Cup on the line, Langer faced a 6 foot putt on the 18th green.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The project also calls for several banquet rooms, as well as a 6-foot-wide waterfront walkway, open to the public during business hours, that traverses the perimeter of the property.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Famously occupied in the 1930s by the late Hollywood screenwriter and director Delmer Daves, whose most successful work was the 1959 film A Summer Place, the property has six bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 5,000 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
In May 2023, a 1,497-square-foot home on the 3700 block of Cefalu Drive in San Jose sold for $1,555,000, a price per square foot of $1,039.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Spight was taken into custody, while the other two fled on foot into the woods and were later arrested.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feet
Noun
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The trend gained runway momentum last year when luxury houses, including Alaïa, Chloé and Loewe, revisited the formerly outdated bottoms as statement pieces for spring 2025.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The reading is not far below the -30 reading that is historically associated with too low bullish sentiment and market bottoms, not tops.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While current makeup trends have skewed more dewy than matte, the best powder foundations still have a place in everyday makeup routines thanks to their fail-proof application—just pat on, and go!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Right now, as City attempt to establish their defensive foundations, Khusanov’s high-stakes defending is, oddly, their most reliable solution to a problem position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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These factors, combined with Cincinnati’s temperamental plumbing, meant that during major storm events, the zoo’s runoff rainwater would flood the basements of area residents.—
Leyla Shokoohe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two, three, and even four-bedroom residences are spacious, feature mature olive trees, relaxing grounds, and gourmet kitchens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's sound on both economic and strategic grounds.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So much change means there are seats available at the top table.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feet. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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