as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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as in bottoms
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The smallest suites measure a generous 800 square feet, and minimalist Japanese décor, high ceilings and lots of natural light contribute to the overall sense of space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is footing the rest of the bill for what is being dubbed Toyota Center Reimagined.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At 7 feet and 250 pounds, Goldin has the size to play as a big man at the NBA level.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The smallest suites measure a generous 800 square feet, and minimalist Japanese décor, high ceilings and lots of natural light contribute to the overall sense of space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even as Dhillon tied herself more closely to Trump, however, MAGA’s shift toward explicit white supremacy and Christian nationalism left her footing in the movement less than secure.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is footing the rest of the bill for what is being dubbed Toyota Center Reimagined.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 8,600-square-foot space on the 21st floor offers wrap-around Queen City views, small plates, salads, steaks and seafood towers.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Last June, Hill was ordered to pay Bauer more than $300,000 for violating settlement terms.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pascal Struijk stood away from the Leeds United group on the Wembley turf.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mets players continue to stand behind manager Carlos Mendoza amid the team’s extended struggles.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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