1
as in walks
to go on foot
I hoofed it to school after missing the bus
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2
as in dances
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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Verb
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The agent who fired approaches the vehicle, then walks away and tells other agents to call 911.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Beat writer Lauren Williams walks us through a few theoretical trades here.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The people yearn for a man who dances (or endurance runs) through life.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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It is aimed at combining the cultural influence of its host city with the daring fashion that dances across the pages of the magazine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Hoofs (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofs%20%28it%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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