hoofed (it)

verb

Definition of hoofed (it)next
past tense of hoof (it)
1
as in walked
to go on foot I hoofed it to school after missing the bus

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2
as in danced
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music he hoofs it from seven to eight every Thursday night with other avid square dancers

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  1. walked
  2. danced
Verb
  • Braden Shewmake doubled to start, and Joey Ortiz and Christian Yelich then walked.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Jahmai Jones led off with a walk, Wilyer Abreu was hit by a pitch and Contreras walked to load the bases with one out.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
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  • In the aftermath, Kerr danced with the crowd, before former world mile record holders, Britons Cram and Sebastian Coe, and the British contingent of athletes shared words of congratulations.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The effects of this tournament will still be studied and analyzed long after Rodri lifted the trophy and Spain danced on Sunday.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
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“Hoofed (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofed%20%28it%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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