1
as in to walk
to go on foot
I hoofed it to school after missing the bus
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2
as in to dance
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
he hoofs it from seven to eight every Thursday night with other avid square dancers
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When New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza intentionally walked a pinch-hitting Freddie Freeman in front of him in a tie game in the eighth inning, there wasn’t much consternation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025 -
As the show airs, fans get to cast votes for their favorite couples, and one winning pair walks away with $100,000.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Steamy kisses and a Billie Eilish sweep The American Music Awards had it all: dancing, kissing, and even a family surprise.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Created by Simon Cowell, the show features performers from across the country and around the world auditioning for the judges to showcase a variety of talents, from singing and dancing to magic and stunts.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In the days since then, other major consumer brands have appeared to tread cautiously around pricing.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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“Hoof (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoof%20%28it%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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