Thesaurus results for FOOTINGS

footings

noun

plural of footing

as in foundations

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 situations

position with regard to conditions and circumstances the village's two churches are on a friendly footing

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as in levels

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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Recent Examples of footings Some areas permit floating decks with shallower footings that adjust during freeze-and-thaw cycles. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 That’s been evident to ACHD since 2017, when high water tore through the base of the bridge and damaged its footings, requiring emergency repairs and riprap. — Mark Dee july 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 The original stone walls and footings are mostly intact. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Wallmakers built the structure with four hyperbolic parabolas supported by just four footings. — Stefan Ionescu may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026 The commissioners questioned project architect Nicolas Charbonneau about the arch's structural footings, pedestrian and wheelchair access and the golden statues atop the structure. — Arden Farhi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 Along University Avenue, land has been excavated for a new boutique hotel, which is in the process of gaining its structural footings. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 With heavy equipment on site, construction crews are preparing the concrete footings and foundations that will support the structure as vertical construction is expected to start soon, according to a post from Bartlett City Schools on its Facebook page. — Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Their foundations focus on addressing a range of issues including early childhood education, food security, and health and economic programs for women and children.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 July 2026
Buffett also traditionally gives additional gifts to his family foundations around Thanksgiving each year.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
While most teams lose their composure in chaotic situations, Argentina revels in them.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of situations

Noun

Wind shear describes the changes in wind direction or speed between different levels of the atmosphere.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In women, high testosterone levels can lead to the condition PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, previously referred to as PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of levels

Noun

And a starting rotation containing two cornerstones who have shown up for a total of eight games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of cornerstones

Noun

The training session ended with players signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.

— Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
There were also pictures circulated of Wells at a pool party, which was rumored to be the last place he was seen on July 4, but in fact had been taken the weekend before his disappearance, as Rolling Stone reported.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of pictures

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The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The district, in a statement, said that of the 162 employees, 82 came from the central office positions and the remaining 80 are from those citywide positions.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of positions

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The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026
Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of bedrocks

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The most prominent position that UM’s athletic department has filled in the portal has been quarterback, with Cam Ward, Carson Beck and now Darian Mensah signed to big-money deals the past three years.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
While Beyond’s restaurant deals fizzled out over the years, its biggest competitor, Impossible Foods, also based in California, secured a partnership with Burger King for the Impossible Whopper.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026