footmarks

plural of footmark
as in footsteps
the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Noun
  • Aran is following in his dad’s acting footsteps Malachy and Aran have had private upbringings, but Aran chose to pursue an acting career like his father.
    Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But Shah didn’t want to follow in their footsteps.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Now, in addition to poring over manifestos and digital footprints, investigators are using these messages found on ammunition and firearms as clues for intention, as illustrated in the Dallas ICE facility incident when investigators were piecing together a possible motive for the attack.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Also, a search at the scene turned up yellow markings, possibly footprints, in the alley.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League Division Series, and as Turner neared the dugout steps, the anger returned.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Elwood Bar and Grill The Elwood, at the corner of Brush and East Adams, is steps from Comerica Park.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Footmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmarks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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