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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
Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
And so, in 1969, humanity was able to set foot on another celestial body for the first time.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Guests to the 79th edition will find, on the sixth floor of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, a sweeping, 3,770-square-foot suite decorated to conjure up the atmosphere of a Riviera view, with shades of sky blue mixed with white.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The grocery store with a drive-through pharmacy will be just over 75,000 square feet in size, or about one-fourth the size of a Meijer Supercenter that also sells general merchandise and household goods, city officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This month, Blanck began a three-year lease on the roughly 1,200-square-foot new space about a mile from his old dojo, in an unscathed strip mall in the Highlands neighborhood that includes an Italian restaurant, a wine shop and a Starbucks.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
As a result of the crash, the pickup was pushed more than 50 feet, prosecutors said.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The sites, which range from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet and can stock thousands of items, are located closer to customers than Amazon’s typical sprawling warehouses that are often near highways or logistics hubs.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
There are bidding wars on every Elizabeth Street storefront with rents ranging from $175 to $250 per square foot, Yanoff says.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
And so, in 1969, humanity was able to set foot on another celestial body for the first time.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Guests to the 79th edition will find, on the sixth floor of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, a sweeping, 3,770-square-foot suite decorated to conjure up the atmosphere of a Riviera view, with shades of sky blue mixed with white.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The grocery store with a drive-through pharmacy will be just over 75,000 square feet in size, or about one-fourth the size of a Meijer Supercenter that also sells general merchandise and household goods, city officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This month, Blanck began a three-year lease on the roughly 1,200-square-foot new space about a mile from his old dojo, in an unscathed strip mall in the Highlands neighborhood that includes an Italian restaurant, a wine shop and a Starbucks.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
As a result of the crash, the pickup was pushed more than 50 feet, prosecutors said.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The sites, which range from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet and can stock thousands of items, are located closer to customers than Amazon’s typical sprawling warehouses that are often near highways or logistics hubs.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
There are bidding wars on every Elizabeth Street storefront with rents ranging from $175 to $250 per square foot, Yanoff says.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feet
Noun
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Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Place 1 cheese slice on 1 patty; cook until bottoms are well browned and cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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According to the New York State Department of Health, common moisture sources include plumbing leaks, roof leaks, poor drainage and damp basements.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Common moisture sources, per the New York State Department of Health, include roof leaks, plumbing leaks and damp basements or crawl spaces.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feet. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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