footmarks

plural of footmark
as in footsteps
the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Noun
  • Amelia Brown Frazier’s son, Owsley Brown Frazier, followed in his mother’s philanthropic footsteps.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Today, guests say the laughter hasn’t faded entirely, with reports of footsteps, flickering lights and phantom chatter ringing through the halls.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Glossy floors—especially in darker colors—reflect footprints, pet hair, dust, and dirt.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In this age of money ruling all things program building — not historical blue blood status or high school geographic recruiting footprints — anyone can change the course of history with the right coach and a boatload of cash (hello, Indiana).
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ahmad cautiously approached the home, climbed up the porch steps, and jiggled the front window.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Greece has taken steps to address the issue, such as introducing a new tax on cruise ship visitors to Santorini and Mykonos earlier this year.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Footmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmarks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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