Definition of footmarknext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Iwerks worked with Bonnie Wild, a sound mixer whose credits include multiple Marvel and Star Wars projects, to piece together all of the sound from scratch — every creak of metal, every footstep and hammer, and every tractor driving across concrete.
    Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • Vivienne, 17, also seems to be following in the footsteps of Shiloh, Maddox, and Zahara.
    Alessia Ferri, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
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  • The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • Bucks County detectives analyzed the account data and digital footprints, tracking the email and IP address directly to Tiffany's residence and personal devices, the DA's office said.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026

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“Footmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmark. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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