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
After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Coming to Indiana from Boston in a trade for Malcolm Brogdon three years ago, Nesmith was just looking to establish a firmer foothold in the league after two seasons of sporadic playing time with the Celtics.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Without a doubt, these partnerships deepen American footholds in the region’s AI economy.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
One is that in states in the Midwest and the South, where the retailer has a strong foothold, Kroger is often one of just a few places to choose from for grocery shopping.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 May 2025
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Coming to Indiana from Boston in a trade for Malcolm Brogdon three years ago, Nesmith was just looking to establish a firmer foothold in the league after two seasons of sporadic playing time with the Celtics.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Without a doubt, these partnerships deepen American footholds in the region’s AI economy.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
One is that in states in the Midwest and the South, where the retailer has a strong foothold, Kroger is often one of just a few places to choose from for grocery shopping.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
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Why not celebrate the Christian faith, military families, adoption, or traditional values—groups that make up a larger percentage of their consumer base?—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Bogaerts stole his 11th base in 11 tries this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Its rich Moorish past has left behind landmarks like the Alcazaba, one of the largest Islamic fortresses in Spain.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Spoiled views: Residents of a medieval fortress town in Greece are feuding over a plan to build a cable car to the peak, where a beautiful 12th-century church sits.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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