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
Today, Suntory’s Japanese whisky products have a foothold in many key regions, but the global whisky consumer market has matured significantly over the last decade.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In the 1930s, vodka gained its first meaningful foothold in the U.S. when a Russian immigrant named Rudolph Kunett brought the Smirnoff brand to Bethel, Conn.
—Time, 4 June 2025
Statewide, veteran suicides are down 5%, and in areas where The Fire Watch has a foothold (Northeast Florida, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Escambia County), the decline has been 12%, compared to just 2% elsewhere in the Sunshine State.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
While still small compared to its Italian competitors, the brand has most definitely developed a foothold in markets such as the U.S., shining a light on its distinct Neapolitan style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In the 1930s, vodka gained its first meaningful foothold in the U.S. when a Russian immigrant named Rudolph Kunett brought the Smirnoff brand to Bethel, Conn.
—Time, 4 June 2025
Statewide, veteran suicides are down 5%, and in areas where The Fire Watch has a foothold (Northeast Florida, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Escambia County), the decline has been 12%, compared to just 2% elsewhere in the Sunshine State.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
While still small compared to its Italian competitors, the brand has most definitely developed a foothold in markets such as the U.S., shining a light on its distinct Neapolitan style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
Noun
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From the base model to high trims, the Civic’s lineup standard features list is extensive.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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Speaking from an undisclosed base, the IAF pilot described the mission as both deeply operational and profoundly personal.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Kara-France was booked to face Manel Kape in September 2023, but a concussion during training camp prevented Kara-France from competing on that card, UFC 293.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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With training camp rapidly approaching, Richardson has provided a massive update on his shoulder injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The Revolutionary Guards thrive on the image of Iran as a besieged fortress.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Conquering Greenland and Panama and building a fortress with high tariffs won’t bring manufacturing back or create prosperity.—
Ro Khanna,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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