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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
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
In her first season as the artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Alicia Graf Mack is still finding her footing.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
That explains why everyone is on even footing heading into next week’s start of on-field work during Organization Training Activities, according to Miami’s new coaches, who intend to build Malik Willis’ offense around whoever shines this summer.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Noun
Supporters of privatizing Pinnacol have often said the move would put the firm on a better financial footing in a changing market.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
In her first season as the artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Alicia Graf Mack is still finding her footing.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Verb
That single footlight at Williams’ feet came up as primarily illumination again and again (really making those green socks pop), while at other times there was a monochromatic effect that puts the singer on roughly equal footing with the rest of her band.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
That explains why everyone is on even footing heading into next week’s start of on-field work during Organization Training Activities, according to Miami’s new coaches, who intend to build Malik Willis’ offense around whoever shines this summer.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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While medical providers have generally relied on fees from commercial health insurance companies to cover losses from patients who can’t pay, or whose government coverage doesn’t cover costs, the current situation is eroding that payment source.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t track exactly how often these stowaway situations occur.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Not doing the dishes, not paying the rent, not getting up in the morning is far more enjoyable.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Another standout was Fables, a whimsical, herbaceous drink paying homage to Aesop’s Fables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The bolt-on deal trend According to PitchBook data, the vast majority of capital allocation is currently concentrated in strategic acquisitions and corporate add-ons rather than leveraged buyouts, with drug discovery dominating the deal flow.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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As for levels, experts are watching the mid-$60,000 range for initial action, if bitcoin breaks that support it could see a much sharper fall.—
Joanna Ossinger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Owens appeared on a panel focused on balancing parenthood and professional success.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Steven Messmer, a Democratic State Senate candidate from Baltimore City’s District 40, said lawmakers should focus on balancing clean energy goals with practical solutions.—
Ethan Putnam,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2026
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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