toe

noun

Definition of toenext
as in sole

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Recent Examples of toe New York struggled when Judge was out with a toe injury in 2023 and had difficulty generating offense this year when their captain missed most of the season with a broken rib. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Jenner let the vintage dress take center stage, accessorizing with just a pair of black pointy-toe flats. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 The group is equipped with head lamps, closed toe-shoes and not nearly enough mosquito spray. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 In 2023, the Yankees’ season went off the rails when Judge suffered a torn ligament in his toe. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toe
  1. sole
  2. foot
  3. belly
  4. underside
  5. floor
Noun
  • The shoes feature a pointed-toe with a low-cut V-front and a cutout at the center of the vamp, adding another flirty detail to go with the daring pop of red on the sole that is the designer’s signature touch.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring a statement buckle detail, a lightweight lug sole, and a timeless lace-up structure, these boots are worth introducing to your fall wardrobe.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sole
Noun
  • Amangani is located roughly 7,000 feet above sea level—and the property was designed to make the most of this high-elevation perch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Two suspects, both 16 years old, were later taken into custody, one of whom was detained after a foot pursuit and the assistance of a K-9.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • His pass was intercepted on the first play from scrimmage and again late in the first half, when his throw landed right in the belly of linebacker Ernest Jones IV.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than always keeping her baby bumps concealed or camouflaged, the hitmaker embraced bold colors and cutouts that made her belly a focal point.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • Whether that all becomes quick and routine largely depends on dark ceramic tiles covering Starship’s underside.
    — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Screws Before getting your cash out, make sure to turn the furniture over and check out its underside.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of underside
Noun
  • The restaurant, bar, and lounge are on the ground floor, while the gym and spa are accessible via elevators.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of floor

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“Toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toe. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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