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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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Their radical act wasn't to reject law, but to defend it, believing the British government had abandoned its own legal foundations.
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Policymakers should treat it as a reminder that the country’s foundations are still cracking — and if the drift continues, the next rupture will be something darker.
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Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.
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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.
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Curriculum reform was one of the cornerstones of Louisiana’s rise in literacy achievement.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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Terry Collins Republicans have little chance of winning top statewide positions in Colorado, making the June 30 primaries almost the de facto election in the heavily Democratic state.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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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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Don’t wait to shop, since these fast-selling deals won’t last long.
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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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“Footings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footings. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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