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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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
He was credited as Arnold Strong (and dubbed over) in Hercules in New York (1970) before finding his footing as a mobster in Robert Altman's enduring The Long Goodbye (1973) and winning a Golden Globe for Bob Rafelson's Stay Hungry (1976).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 June 2025
Concrete footings for all of the support towers have been poured, and two support structures are already in place near the upper terminal.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
With the successes of these programs, there were also some that struggled to find their footing.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Here is another point of comparison to be made with Thrones: Fans feel that epic fantasy show started to lose its footing, if not its ratings, late in its run.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
He was credited as Arnold Strong (and dubbed over) in Hercules in New York (1970) before finding his footing as a mobster in Robert Altman's enduring The Long Goodbye (1973) and winning a Golden Globe for Bob Rafelson's Stay Hungry (1976).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 June 2025
Concrete footings for all of the support towers have been poured, and two support structures are already in place near the upper terminal.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
With the successes of these programs, there were also some that struggled to find their footing.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Kavanaugh also noted that the Administrative Procedures Act remains an avenue for plaintiffs to bring challenges to presidential policies on a nationwide basis.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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As technology continues to rapidly advance and new tools are released on a consistent basis, determining how to best tackle cybersecurity threats and a lack of regulations for AI use is essential to keeping sensitive information and valuable IP safe for the long term.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Just before halftime, Garcia dispossessed a Charlotte defender high up the field to create a three-on-two situation.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, there are several other city positions up for grabs and all 51 City Council seats.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The veteran’s track record includes leading creative positions at festivals in Locarno, Rome, Venice and Beijing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Tariffs In the week ahead, investors will be buckled up and paying close attention to every twist and turn in the tariff story.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The brand consistently delivers effective skincare at an approachable price, and its skin tint combines foundation and mineral SPF 40 into one multitasking base layer to create a lightweight no-brainer for beach vacations.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Those two periods in her life, happening at an age when one is open to major growth and evolution, intertwined into building the foundation for Rosemary’s wine career.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Trump had repeatedly urged Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program before striking its nuclear facilities, but the country pulled out of ongoing talks with the U.S. scheduled for June 15 in Oman and refused to return to the table in the following days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The governor’s announcement included a list of other precautions such as limiting exercise or outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing sun protection like sunscreen and lightweight clothes, and drinking more liquids regardless of activity level.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, the reference to his businesses — which include Tesla, an electric vehicle manufacturer trying to expand sales and production in China — is an unusual acknowledgment of concerns about Musk balancing his corporate and government responsibilities.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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