hoofed

Definition of hoofednext
past tense of hoof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoofed
Verb
  • With the game tied 2-2 in stoppage time, Algerian players kicked the ball around to each other, running out the clock, the result seemingly a foregone conclusion.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
  • Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Rays shortstop Taylor Walls booted a line drive from Caglianone.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Charter Communications , Cognizant Technology Solutions , Insmed , Verisk and Zscaler are the companies being booted from the index.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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“Hoofed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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