toe

noun

Definition of toenext
as in sole

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Recent Examples of toe Bunion Bootie is an ultra-thin, soft fabric big-toe alignment sleeve that fits comfortably inside your shoes, with a lightweight, breathable, second-skin design that separates the big toe from the second. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Brake cables looped over the handlebars, a 42×23 gear was considered the maximum for climbing, and toe clips wouldn’t begin giving way to clipless pedals for another year. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 For her main ensemble, the Catwoman star wore head-to-toe black, including a strappy triangle bikini layered beneath a semi-sheer coverup that doubled as a minidress. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 As for finishing touches, Saldaña wore a pair of Aquazzura white pointed toe pumps with ornate cutouts. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toe
  1. sole
  2. foot
  3. belly
  4. underside
  5. floor
Noun
  • The minimalist design pairs with nearly everything, while the flexible sole keeps each step comfortable.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
  • While the sole is much thinner than many of the other options on our list, it’s made out of plush memory foam that cushions the foot with every step.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of sole
Noun
  • To avoid this, sow dwarf crepe myrtles at least 4 to 6 feet apart, space standard-sized trees at least 8 feet from each other, and keep crepe myrtles of any size at least 3 feet away from fencing.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the fourth, Burleson sent an 0-1 sinker 15 feet further into the right-field seats off reliever Tim Hill.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Twenty wrestlers are committed to slipping on their mawashi loincloths (don’t call it a diaper), stomping to signal their readiness (that’s a shiko) and doing some belly-slapping grappling.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Come fill your belly with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and enough pizza to fill your soul.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • Footage posted on the Forecast Weather Greece Facebook page appeared to show two helicopters crossing paths at low altitude before the main rotor of the lower helicopter struck the underside of the one flying above it and crashed in flames.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rub herb mixture on the underside of chicken and under the skin.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of underside
Noun
  • The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The top floor is the most immediately appealing to a casual visitor, with its curving ceiling, cafe, quiet seating and views toward the Finnish Parliament building.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of floor

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“Toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toe. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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