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Recent Examples of footprints
Blanca pointed to companies moving to South Florida, as well as local companies expanding their footprints, as the drivers for office demand in Miami-Dade.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Remembrances begin in a context of prayer, reflection Remembrances, reflections in both fire footprints began in earnest on Tuesday night.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Ancient Romans made their imprint on fashion in myriad ways, and some footprints quite literally stand out amongst the rest.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Several tech companies with major Austin footprints are among those showcasing their latest advances and visions in artificial intelligence, robotics, networks and devices this week as the annual CES trade show gets underway in Las Vegas.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of Chaplin’s footprints remain in cement in an inner courtyard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Retailers are embracing smaller footprints, with the average retail lease signed over the past four quarters falling below 3,500 square feet for the first time since CoStar began tracking this in 2016.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Remembrances begin in a context of prayer, reflection Remembrances, reflections in both fire footprints began in earnest on Tuesday night.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Ancient Romans made their imprint on fashion in myriad ways, and some footprints quite literally stand out amongst the rest.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Several tech companies with major Austin footprints are among those showcasing their latest advances and visions in artificial intelligence, robotics, networks and devices this week as the annual CES trade show gets underway in Las Vegas.
—Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of Chaplin’s footprints remain in cement in an inner courtyard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Retailers are embracing smaller footprints, with the average retail lease signed over the past four quarters falling below 3,500 square feet for the first time since CoStar began tracking this in 2016.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footprints
footsteps
Noun
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Following in his parents’ footsteps, Henry also became an actor, making his on-screen debut at the age of 6 in the film Kiss and Tell.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rapaport is most well-known for his on-screen work as an actor, but aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow actors turned politicians, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan, by becoming the next mayor of New York City.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Footprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprints. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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