Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: front foot

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Usage examples:

“And they are really buying into the concept of being aggressive, playing on the front foot and trying to dominate the ball.

Source: https://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/23283750.gfr-building-good-momentum-says-manager-scott/?ref=rss

Arsenal began on the front foot, dominating possession in an attempt to draw their opponents out before getting in behind them.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/asifburhan/2023/01/15/late-sam-kerr-header-denies-arsenal-crucial-womens-super-league-victory/

Based on photographic evidence of healed injuries to a front foot and unique coloration on the chest, the wolverine was identified as the resident adult male that has been documented in the area since 2011.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/wolverine-columbia-river-portland/

"But we matched them, we were brave and aggressive and we were on the front foot.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/manchester-city-return-winning-ways-2-1-victory-over-luton-3978766?cid=cna_flip_070214

Caught unawares, Labuschagne prodded on the front foot, edging it but it went too fast for Zak Crawley to react at first slip.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ashes-marnus-labuschagne-rain-keep-england-at-bay-in-fourth-test-8854911/

Chief Constable Paul Anderson said crime had been particularly low in the region as a result of the force going on the front foot during the pandemic.

Source: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/crime-rising-humber-police-well-8967703

Exeter were on the front foot from the first whistle and deservedly took the lead in the 12 minute with a brilliant attack starting from their own 22m line.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/champions-cup-result-poor-first-half-costs-stormers/

Haney has suggested, though, that he will fight on the front foot.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/haney-lomachenko-fight-preview-b2341327.html

Hardik brought out a front foot drive against Dhananjaya de Silva, the sixth bowling option and then flicked off Karunaratne for another four.

Source: https://easternmirrornagaland.com/2nd-odi-calm-rahul-takes-india-to-hard-fought-win-over-sri-lanka-after-kuldeep-siraj-shine/

Hatfield struck again in the 31st when he knocked over Matt Conroy (13), who was caught by Gleeson on the boundary, and then Tom Craig claimed his third scalp in the 32nd over when he bowled Trindall (7) to really put Tatts on the front foot.

Source: https://narrabricourier.com.au/2023/11/21/tom-craig-stars-with-a-classy-all-round-effort-as-tatts-win-third-game-on-the-trot/

Having started the game on the front foot and creating two excellent chances we concede a soft goal and then really struggled to create very much thereafter.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/charlie-christie-defeats-to-hamilton-blow-to-play-off-aspi-304540/

"I thought we were front foot, tried to be aggressive, created some chances, but we've come up against an excellent side and you need everything to go your way in those moments.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/man-city-keep-pressure-arsenal-4-1-win-bournemouth-3305916?cid=cna_flip_070214

"It's so easy to do if you are winning games and on the front foot, but you know momentum is going to shift in footy so you've got to be ready for it."

Source: https://www.camdencourier.com.au/story/8177156/raiders-second-half-tryscoring-blitz-leaves-stingrays-feeling-green/?src=rss

It was a fairly fine delivery, making Gaekwad stretch on the front foot, on the off stump line - neither width or length on offer to be slammed.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/delhi-capitals-vs-chennai-super-kings-live-score-ipl-2023-dc-vs-csk-match-latest-scorecard-updates-arun-jaitley-stadium-8619544/

It was Bude who started the match on the front foot and two early penalties for Penryn infringements gave them an early 6-0 lead.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/sport/23999050.penryn-rugby-club-cornwall-match-report-vs-bude/?ref=rss

Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-south-africa-world-cup-live-stream-score-updates-b2428350.html

London, Paris and Frankfurt all opened on the front foot.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/384667/asian-markets-rebound-from-losses-after-wall-st-rally

Lower the dumbbells, then push off your front foot to step it backwards and next to your other foot, returning to the starting position.

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Basic-Dumbbell-Workout-45639736