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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
The original stone walls and footings are mostly intact.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Wallmakers built the structure with four hyperbolic parabolas supported by just four footings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Once she was called in as the footings were about to be poured for a new house.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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.
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Corey Davis,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
In addition to interior and exterior walls, the machine also creates a slab foundation and footings, Henry said, which differentiates it from other printer designs.
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Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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
Once she was called in as the footings were about to be poured for a new house.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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
In addition to interior and exterior walls, the machine also creates a slab foundation and footings, Henry said, which differentiates it from other printer designs.
—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footings
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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But there are many plants that are fast-growing yet sized right for foundations.
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Since creditors generally recognize that recovering a portion of the balance may be preferable to receiving nothing, settlement discussions can often be productive in these situations.
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Police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and countless others rely on teammates when facing stressful situations.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Analysts have warned that any form of Iranian control could have long-term effects on oil flows through the Strait, as transits may not fully recover to pre-war levels if Tehran retains strategic control of the waterway.
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Curriculum reform was one of the cornerstones of Louisiana’s rise in literacy achievement.
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These changes will have a significant impact in Nevada, where tourism, hospitality, and gaming are cornerstones of the state's economy.
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Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
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Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
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Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.
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Nola and Realmuto, long bedrocks for the organization, are facing turmoil.
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Top-selling Prime Day deals There are smartwatches, and then there are Apple Watches, which take fitness and health tracking to a whole new level.
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Alex Veka, founder of Vibe Adventures, said late-night scrolling through flight deals is a classic red flag.
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“Footings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footings. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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