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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
India Brown, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
The controversy is a prime example of the Democratic Party’s struggle to find their footing after Donald Trump’s win in the presidential race last year.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Finally, Homa found his footing and eventually became one of the game’s stars, who won events and played for the U.S. in international events.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
City leaders and the Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation established to plan and build the light rail, have maintained that the financial model stands on firm legal footing.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Noun
In a market where many of its peers are struggling to hold their footing, Hermès is riding high.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
The controversy is a prime example of the Democratic Party’s struggle to find their footing after Donald Trump’s win in the presidential race last year.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Finally, Homa found his footing and eventually became one of the game’s stars, who won events and played for the U.S. in international events.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
City leaders and the Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation established to plan and build the light rail, have maintained that the financial model stands on firm legal footing.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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On an annual basis, headline PPI increased 3.3%, the biggest 12-month move since February and well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Though calls are still winning out on an absolute basis, puts have been more popular than usual in the options pits.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Judge Kaplan wasn’t convinced the situation wouldn’t deteriorate again.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Given the pressures of ticketing and towing from law enforcement, the situation becomes nearly unbearable.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Before the pandemic, just 5.9% of RN positions were vacant, according to the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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No one in my position is ever given that kind of respect and opportunity.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 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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Hardware is the foundation of AI infrastructure, so securing it should be a top priority.—
Yuriy Bulygin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a chipmunk that is causing structural damage, such as undermining the foundation of stairs or walkways, rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter are effective, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Naveen Chopra, the chief financial officer who worked on the Skydance deal, was paid $8.78 million in 2024.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His father, a striker at amateur level, had designs on not-so-little Jair following in his footsteps.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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