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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
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
In the actual play scene, Critical Role keeps a high profile with institutional footing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Coming off a disappointing trip to Fayetteville, the No. 14 Mizzou Tigers found their footing at Mizzou Arena with a 101-71 win over South Carolina.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization supports conservation leasing of BLM lands so that wildlife conservation and recreation are considered on equal footing with oil and gas development and livestock grazing.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The long economic fallout from the pandemic, the 2023 writers strike and growing competition from nontraditional media have also put the industry on rockier footing.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
In the actual play scene, Critical Role keeps a high profile with institutional footing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Coming off a disappointing trip to Fayetteville, the No. 14 Mizzou Tigers found their footing at Mizzou Arena with a 101-71 win over South Carolina.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization supports conservation leasing of BLM lands so that wildlife conservation and recreation are considered on equal footing with oil and gas development and livestock grazing.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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In contrast, the energy transition has a long-term basis, with 2050 as the magic date of the Paris agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 C degrees above pre-industrial times.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.—
Michael Knights,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fixing the run defense can help all the other pieces fall into place and the collection of young defenders can take advantage of better situations.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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What’s making the tariff situation more challenging is the on again off again nature of them.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Market downturns, interest rate fluctuations, and economic recessions can impact investment returns, potentially weakening an insurer’s financial position.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The first step in a RIF is identifying positions and areas that may be affected, which OPM in this case says should have been done by Thursday.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question its fairness and relevance in today’s multipolar world.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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As an actor, singer, and dancer, Alex brings a strong foundation of skills to each performance, underpinned by his impressive preparedness and dedication to his repertoire.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That day, Roberts praised what Counsell’s deal would mean for the market for managers throughout the sport.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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If a deal can be closed with DiCaprio, the biggest priority at this point, sources say a shoot could be underway this summer.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The results derived from a random sampling of 1,004 adults aged 18 and over living in all 50 states, based on phone interviews, with a margin of error plus or minus four percent and with a 95 percent confidence level.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Not only does the Sonoran Desert region offer over 200 different courses for players of all levels, but spring weather is optimal before the arrival of grueling summer heat.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, JJ shared his approach to balancing family life and his career.—
Yasmin Garaad,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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