footed (it)

verb

Definition of footed (it)next
past tense of foot (it)
1
as in walked
to go on foot after the car broke down, we had to foot it to the movie

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2
as in danced
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music got out onto the dance floor and footed it like crazy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footed (it)
  1. walked
  2. danced
Verb
  • One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
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  • The packed crowd danced in unison with the song’s signature moves.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Gaultier and Valentino passed through town, while Grace Jones danced at Remezzo.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of danced
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“Footed (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footed%20%28it%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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