as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The second phase of redevelopment is expected to double the size of the Stockyards, adding three hotels, 300,000 square feet of commercial space, at least 295 units of multifamily housing and two underground parking garages.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Many couples or single people having a baby do not have to foot the entire bill for the delivery, but most end up spending thousands of dollars out of pocket.
—The Hill, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The lake’s level has declined about 13 feet since 2003.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The second phase of redevelopment is expected to double the size of the Stockyards, adding three hotels, 300,000 square feet of commercial space, at least 295 units of multifamily housing and two underground parking garages.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
Verb
Security Italian authorities have tightened security around the Vatican, adding drones to foot and horse patrols to their controls along the Tiber River and Via della Conciliazione, which leads to St. Peter’s Square, to secure the area for mourners and foreign delegation expected for the funeral.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Many couples or single people having a baby do not have to foot the entire bill for the delivery, but most end up spending thousands of dollars out of pocket.
—The Hill, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
Noun
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Unfortunately for the Ducks, UCLA would hit a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the inning.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Miami center fielder Michael Torres ended the game with his back to the wall in right-center, having just enough room to catch Kade Snell’s would-be walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Sarah Anderson has a strong point of view on U.S. CEO pay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Why not celebrate the Christian faith, military families, adoption, or traditional values—groups that make up a larger percentage of their consumer base?—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Bogaerts stole his 11th base in 11 tries this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Nearby, Casa Milà stands tall with its twisted white pillars stemming from the roof and undulating stone facade.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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