as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In sprawling Facebook groups devoted to ivermectin’s healing powers, the claims are more extreme: The drug can combat a long list of conditions, members say, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, crow’s feet, brain fog, and bee stings.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Notably, though, the price increases imposed by Shein won’t cover the Customs costs—consumers—the importers of record for direct-to-consumer shipments—will foot those bills themselves.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Now, the better part of two weeks after tactical Officer Krystal Rivera died in the friendly fire incident, investigators are still searching for the suspect who sparked a brief foot pursuit that ultimately led to the fatal gunfire in a Chatham apartment building.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In sprawling Facebook groups devoted to ivermectin’s healing powers, the claims are more extreme: The drug can combat a long list of conditions, members say, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, crow’s feet, brain fog, and bee stings.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Verb
Michigan has also warned that it could be forced to foot a $900 million bill for food assistance.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Notably, though, the price increases imposed by Shein won’t cover the Customs costs—consumers—the importers of record for direct-to-consumer shipments—will foot those bills themselves.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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However, the firework shot out backward, exiting from the bottom of the tube and hitting the teen in the chest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the inning with four consecutive one-out singles against Yankees ace Max Fried, including a two-run knock by Francisco Lindor that cut the deficit to 5-2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Letarte expects teams to pay more attention to their In-Season Challenge competitors as the five-race tournament plays out, and the potential $1 million draws closer.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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Hochul disagrees with Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes on the rich to pay for his plans as mayor, such as free child care and buses.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is following a similar path, opening a second headquarters in Leeds to be closer to the North’s growing health innovation base.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Airwrap Co-anda 2x is the first iteration with visible changes to its base.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
Verb
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At the end of the day, get a grip people, F1 stands to open globally to $115M+.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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But at least one part of the budget bill stands to help the less fortunate, while still bringing smiles to the faces of the investor class.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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