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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
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Hours earlier, the cyclist had lost his footing while walking his bike along a trail on the canyon wall and fallen to the bottom, agents said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Rather than footing a lofty bill to renovate the buildings, the LMHA Board of Commissioners decided in 2024 to demolish and rebuild.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Speaking of resilient survivors, Park Square Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having found its financial footing after a few shaky years.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Hours earlier, the cyclist had lost his footing while walking his bike along a trail on the canyon wall and fallen to the bottom, agents said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The fickle world of luxury automobiles is trying to find sure footing in a modern world.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Rather than footing a lofty bill to renovate the buildings, the LMHA Board of Commissioners decided in 2024 to demolish and rebuild.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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The 2023 writers’ strike opened up airtime on ABC on a weekly basis and contributed to a 29% jump in ratings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who possessed this overwhelming desire to face near certain death on a regular basis is going to be unusual.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The situation should remind us of dozens of economic bubbles from the past, ranging from 17th Century Dutch tulips to credit default swaps in 2008.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question Falvey is in an increasingly difficult situation due to the Pohlads’ unwillingness to invest in the roster he’s tasked with building.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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This position is funded by the ADG Community Journalism Project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bank’s investigation revealed that Javice had enlisted the help of a data science professor, paying him $18,000 to create fake customer data.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cook wants the foundation to also benefit other neurodivergent kids, like those with ADHD or dyslexia.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The foundation of this look is a timeless trench, like the Orolay lightweight double-breasted overcoat.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Corley's franchise deal includes at least 10 locations in Kentucky.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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By the time the five members of Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) appear, not from the stage but through the pit doors, weaving past the barricades and into the sea of fans, the noise has swelled to seismic levels.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tickets are priced at $12, a nod to her affinity for numerology, balancing accessibility and premium experience.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the most visible female performers are still constrained, forced to navigate complex paths to fame while balancing the expectations of family, clan, and a conservative society.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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