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
  • The companies using this period strategically to build trade compliance capabilities, diversify their sourcing footprints and cultivate relationships in target markets before conditions fully stabilize are making an investment in future readiness.
    — Greg Hewitt, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • After a conflict ends, buildings and neighborhoods can be extruded from their footprints.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of footprints
Noun
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • But maybe that’s fine in the footsteps of a Hurricanes’ championship that was highlighted by their deep approach.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Shternshis wanted to trace the footsteps of Beregovsky, who was himself a survivor of the Holocaust.
    — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of footsteps
Noun
  • Neptune retrograde in Aries commences on this day, urging us to break out of our emotional and professional ruts and to reignite our dreams.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of ruts
Noun
  • Her brand House of Masaba gained immense popularity through her quirky ready-to-wear collections and prints, and has recently pivoted to bridal couture.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Her mother often worked on Japanese-style woodblock prints while the children created artwork nearby.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of prints
Noun
  • Four months later, the minor issue hit, blocking their relatives’ paths to citizenship.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Their paths later crossed again, eventually culminating in their engagement in July 2025 on the Greek island of Santorini.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of paths
Noun
  • The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The park recently expanded to incorporate the former Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole state parks, creating nearly five miles of continuous trails and overlooks along the Niagara Gorge.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trails
Noun
  • Few things stop people in their tracks like the sight of Junior Caminero taking batting practice.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Written almost entirely with one collaborator, Swedish producer Ilya Salmanzadeh (with the exception of hitmaker Max Martin, who graces three tracks) the album has an intimate, experimental feel.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
Definition of tracks
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