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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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Lamb’s plan for Northern Colorado to find more competitive footing in the Big Sky, one of the two power conferences at the FCS level, focused on a heavy dose of in-state high school recruiting.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
For now, debate is ongoing about who actually ends up footing the cost of import taxes.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
But tenants have little legal footing to stand on in combating that destruction.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Lamb’s plan for Northern Colorado to find more competitive footing in the Big Sky, one of the two power conferences at the FCS level, focused on a heavy dose of in-state high school recruiting.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
That could put them on even footing with Florida, at least on paper.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
For now, debate is ongoing about who actually ends up footing the cost of import taxes.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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So is this a call to get your hsCRP levels checked on a regular basis?—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While giving his thoughts on the situation, one former NBA star made some iconic comparisons.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is a situation where inflation is now an emergent risk … and gold is the only game in town.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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See the pet in person before paying any money.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other revenue sources include federal and local money, with the remainder from paying fares.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And with the foundation laid, Flowers is eager for the Golden Bulls to make that next leap.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The West Virginia man set up a foundation that built two churches in his home state and gave food, clothing and scholarships to local students, according to a 2020 New York Times obituary.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rachel McAdams is terrific as Margaret’s mom, balancing ambition and self-doubt, while Oscar-winner Kathy Bates steals the show (big surprise) as the fiercely loving grandmother.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The findings even suggest that modest design modifications can yield substantial benefits, offering engineers flexibility in designing future reactors by balancing performance with engineering complexity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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