hoofprints

noun

plural of hoofprint
as in footprints

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  1. footprints
  2. steps
  3. footsteps
  4. ruts
  5. prints
  6. paths
  7. trails
  8. tracks
Noun
  • Her massive concrete site-work, which takes up the entirety of the Geffen Galleries plaza, is peppered with fragmentary representations of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl and the simulated footprints of Californian fauna.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There’s action in Beverly Hills, as luxury brands, developers and restaurant groups expand their footprints and make bigger bets on the city.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of footprints
Noun
  • The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.
    — Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That combination—a hard deadline six years out and a Congress that can’t agree on next steps—is precisely what Shedden says is pushing clients toward the exits early, even though claiming at 62 locks in a permanently smaller monthly check for life.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • Cook followed in Jobs' footsteps, taking the stage for every major Apple product launch, which garners headlines and millions of viewers around the world.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Orbitals follows in these classics’ footsteps, tackling subjects like agency of choice and forgiveness.
    — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of footsteps
Noun
  • Ancient Greek roads had wheel ruts to guide carts over steep or slippery terrain.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Do Not Mow Wet Grass The weight of a riding or push lawn mower can also compact the soil and leave ruts.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruts
Noun
  • In a women's cooperative in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, members weave wedding blankets, and at a workshop in Bagru in India, artisans pound block prints onto fabric.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of prints
Noun
  • Or stay amid the woods at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, where amenities and activities include yard games, bike paths, archery, and s’mores as well as special seasonal fun.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In early April, a convoy of 299 Iraqi fuel tankers crossed into Syria on its way to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas, one of the few remaining paths to international markets amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of paths
Noun
  • There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The property’s concierges, called Pathfinders, can help guests narrow down the best places to see fall foliage, from scenic drives through Grand Tetons to hiking trails lined with golden aspens.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trails
Noun
  • From radar tracks to tactical decisions The system combines radar and other sensor information with a causal model designed to determine why a vessel might be manoeuvring in a particular way.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, enrollment in formal military cadet schools and specialized recruitment tracks reached 780,000 students by 2025, up from 200,000 in 2018.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tracks
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“Hoofprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofprints. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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