toes

plural of toe

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Recent Examples of toes Barbaro showcased a black bare-bones sandal look featuring a strap across the toes, a slingback strap, a round toe and a stiletto heel. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 To simplify locomotion control, Asimov uses passive articulated toes rather than powered toe actuators. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toes
Noun
  • Michael Busch’s one-out walk brought the tying run to the plate in Alex Bregman, who barreled a ball to the deepest part of the park for a 383-foot flyout.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Built in 1939, the roughly 2,700-square-foot property has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Yes, otters — those adorable little scamps with nearly human faces that mostly lie on their backs at the surface, using their bellies as snack trays.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Our feet are sore, our bellies are full and our hands are sticky — there really were too many dessert items on the list this year.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Toes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toes. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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