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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
your donations help provide the charity with a firm financial footing for its work
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as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
you'll have to work hard to get a better footing in the company
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll foot the bill for dinner
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Recent Examples of footing
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers might not have anything to worry about while Tucker finds his footing – because the best lineup protection for a hitter like Ohtani comes from in front of him.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Trying to find footing in this league, trying to find a rhythm, trying to find that confidence to really compete against some of the best teams in the league.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Power has found his footing and Byram, still only 24 years old, has a Stanley Cup on his resume from his days in Colorado.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers might not have anything to worry about while Tucker finds his footing – because the best lineup protection for a hitter like Ohtani comes from in front of him.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
At the start of the show, Ye appeared tentative, as if finding his footing again despite recent performances in Mexico City and China.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Trying to find footing in this league, trying to find a rhythm, trying to find that confidence to really compete against some of the best teams in the league.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Following Dansby Swanson’s second of a season-high three walks, Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering got two strikes on Ballesteros with the bases loaded in the scoreless fifth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Tom’s brother Lee, Cole just wanted the situation over.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The team was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position before Caballero’s eighth-inning double.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alan’s brother, Merrill Osmond, 72, was among those paying tribute.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wrestlers operated as independent contractors, and this allowed the McMahons to avoid paying benefits.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The foundation focuses on conservation, rehabilitation, breeding and education — basically everything that goes into protecting birds of prey.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Norway international, considered one of the best left-footed wingers in the world, will join the team on loan through July, before signing a multi-year deal to 2029.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rohan’s view The potential Spirit deal stands in stark contrast with the US government’s 10% stake in Intel, which was a good business move for Americans.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident reportedly involved a magnesium fire — an intense and highly dangerous blaze that cannot be extinguished with water — that stemmed from an apparent malfunction in oxygen sensor equipment, allowing oxygen levels to rise.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Colorado’s mayors recognize that balancing the state budget requires difficult choices.—
Heidi Williams,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The show features 12,000-pound trucks pulling off incredible moves, including balancing on two wheels and flying in head-to-head competitions.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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