Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint Frey’s loss was Wade’s gain, and Cattlemen’s grew its footprint under his management. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Rear-axle steering sharpens a car this size in ways that defy its footprint. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 The modest beginnings of a brick and mortar footprint are there, with multiple retail locations across the Golden State. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 Now Kylie has followed in Kim’s footprint to forge the biggest online fan base in the family—and lodged herself firmly into household-name, center-of-culture stardom. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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footstep
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  • Honda’s following in the footsteps of Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in taking a massive bath on EVs.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
  • More than three decades later, Mike Benning is following in his dad’s footsteps.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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