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
  • During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Diners don’t have to break the bank to fill their bellies, with an average meal for one costing about $18, and dinner for two around $65.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Toes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toes. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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