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soles

  • plural
    of sol.
    sol
    noun
    the syllable used for the fifth tone of a diatonic scale.
  • plural
    of sole.
    sole
    adjective
    being the only one; only.

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The shoes sport chunky soles with rigid, curved carbon plates and lightweight foam, and Nike asserts they improve running economy by as much as 4%.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

The soles of Hannah Cox's trainers tell their own story.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

She will re-glue the soles of her shoes so they last a little longer.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2026

In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

I hear the squeak-squeak-squeak of rubber soles, and moments later I’m engulfed by nurses.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen