as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
the foot of the pedestal
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Recent Examples of foot
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The lowest two floors will be 90 feet apart as initially proposed, Bertao said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
Some analysts argue that the measures that did arrive were too modest to put the world's second-largest economy on surer footing.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The five-race Cal Cup is losing a potential headliner because 7-year-old Big City Lights, defending champion in the $125,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint, is going to be scratched after injuring a foot by stepping on himself, trainer Richard Mandella said Thursday.
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Attempts to cut costs may also backfire in the long run, said Hironaka, as business owners may have to foot higher maintenance bills if products are of poor design and make.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
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Older leaves on the bottom of the orchid can yellow, soften, and die as part of the normal life cycle, Kondrat explains.—
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Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket.—
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
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These dusters feature a slim flat base covered with a washable and reusable microfiber cloth that can slide under the bottom of appliances, picking up dust and other debris that has collected.—
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The children helped choose the location in the front yard and worked alongside their parents to stomp out the snow, creating a perfect 12-foot circle for the igloo’s base.—
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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