Synonyms of foothold

foothold

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• camp
• fortress
• center
• bridgehead
• station
• stronghold
• headquarters
• footing
• field
• front
• beachhead
• bastion
• installation
• staging area
• emplacement
• toehold
• staging ground
• airbase
• fastness
• battlefront

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foothold

New research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscores how the bugs have gained a foothold in unexpected places farther south. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026

Ooredoo, which has had a foothold in Indonesia for nearly two decades, sees data center demand more than tripling in Southeast Asia by 2030. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The heavy lifter is a big part of Blue Origin's ambitious plans, which include helping humanity establish a foothold in the final frontier. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026