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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
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The crippled government is seeking to regain its footing, deploying large numbers of military and paramilitary personnel to secure the capital.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
Snehaa Khanna Sahgal, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Though the trail is easy, the viewpoint has steep drop-offs that require attention to footing.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The players and coaches on that side of the ball started to find their footing in the second half of last season after acquiring Jones and inserting cornerback Josh Jobe and safety Coby Bryant into the starting lineup.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The crippled government is seeking to regain its footing, deploying large numbers of military and paramilitary personnel to secure the capital.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The fiery and wild Sagittarius energy finds firm footing in your earthy groundedness.
—Snehaa Khanna Sahgal, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Though the trail is easy, the viewpoint has steep drop-offs that require attention to footing.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Throughout the spring and deep into training camp, Williams felt the flames of Johnson’s intensity almost on an hourly basis.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the department has argued the sheer volume of documents that need to be found, uploaded, reviewed, redacted and published has forced it to instead release the files online on a rolling basis, with a series of enormous document dumps over the course of several days in mid-December.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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No one likes paying for insurance — and mounting premiums in 2025 didn't help matters.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Then, keep scrolling to shop more bath deals at Amazon.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Think of this as your go-to guide to the best Amazon travel deals, jumpstarting the new year.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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First-generation students make up a growing share, often balancing multiple obligations while pursuing a credential.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The competition involved standing on a narrow beam while balancing a ball on a disc and moving feet and hands down the beam and pole at intervals.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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