as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold
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Recent Examples of foothold
The second generation, which began in the early 2000s, saw K-pop gain footholds in regional markets like China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
On balance, the Big 12 PE partnership makes sense for schools and investors who want a foothold in what’s thought to be a lucrative industry.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
But in recent years, Caribbean cuisine has begun to find a firmer foothold in America.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
On balance, the Big 12 PE partnership makes sense for schools and investors who want a foothold in what’s thought to be a lucrative industry.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
But in recent years, Caribbean cuisine has begun to find a firmer foothold in America.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
Noun
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The two stairwells are set within a 110-foot-wide core made of a concrete that’s stronger than any rock, creating a pressurized, smoke- and blast-resistant fortress.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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The eccentric design of Olana was inspired by fortresses in Persia (where, curiously, Church hadn’t travelled), as well as Italian, East Indian, Gothic Revival, and French Second Empire architecture.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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