Thesaurus results for FOOTMARK

footmark

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌmärk

Definition of footmark

as in footstep

the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. — Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. — Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017

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Mary Ann, who declined to give her last name for her safety, eventually became a Baptist minister, following in her father’s footsteps.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Presley Gerber followed his mom's footsteps into modeling, being signed by IMG Models at 15 years old and walking runway shows for brands including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of footstep

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Solid-state conversion would mean smaller footprints, fewer conversion stages and less copper.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Reiffers has set an ambitious growth target for Mazarine, aiming to double revenue within the next five years while expanding its international footprint.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

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