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The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence grows.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Unlike electromagnetic waves, acoustic waves can be used over extremely small footprints while also retaining energy or information for much longer.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The market has expanded its footprint, according to its market map, and most parking has now moved to the other side of the railroad tracks.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Comcast has a big UK footprint, having bought Sky in 2018 for £30B.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2026
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Unlike electromagnetic waves, acoustic waves can be used over extremely small footprints while also retaining energy or information for much longer.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The market has expanded its footprint, according to its market map, and most parking has now moved to the other side of the railroad tracks.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Comcast has a big UK footprint, having bought Sky in 2018 for £30B.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footprint
footstep
Noun
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Bieber, a model and wife of pop star Justin Bieber, launched the makeup brand in June 2022, following in the footsteps of other celebrity entrepreneurs such as Rihanna with Fenty Beauty and Kylie Jenner with Rare Kylie Cosmetics.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
4 June 2026
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The Cammino di San Nilo is an ancient eight-day trail through Cilento National Park, following the footsteps of Saint Nilo of Rossano, a Greco-Italian monk from the 11th century.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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