toes

Definition of toesnext
plural of toe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of toes And, yes, toes assuredly have been an issue this season, with Bam Adebayo missing six games in November with a toe sprain and Tyler Herro missing 12 games in December and January with a toe contusion. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 While sharply pointed toes have been on trend recently, a shift toward square-toe or square-tip designs appears to be on the horizon. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toes
Noun
  • Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • And so, in 1969, humanity was able to set foot on another celestial body for the first time.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Brew bellies, however, may abound.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
  • The best laughs — loud, distinctive, recognizable — come from soft bellies.
    Erin Entrada Kelly, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

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“Toes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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