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
  • Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • His family initially thought the tiny pup might follow in the footsteps of his famous namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo, by scoring goals.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
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  • Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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“Footmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmark. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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