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 On top of these new footings, engineers installed 98 massive base isolators, each capable of supporting millions of pounds. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 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

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Noun

Some need to be put back and dealt with later; others become the foundations of your build.

— Rosie Guest, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Additional funds are raised through philanthropic foundations, individuals and corporate partners such as Pacsun.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

Dart continued to dial Likely’s number Saturday, particularly in key situations.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Still, despite not having many sensors, Tesla’s Grok chatbot — developed by Musk’s xAI, which merged with SpaceX earlier this year — also felt its brand has the superior system, which is true for many driving situations, at least for now.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of situations

Noun

Traffic in the waterway remains at less than a fifth of pre-war levels, and no genuinely safe shipping route exists in the region, according to a maritime intelligence group.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Kids also love all the installations on the three mezzanine levels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of levels

Noun

Both candidates see modernizing the office’s systems and expanding access to the public as cornerstones of their campaigns.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
While wine dinners and traditional tasting events remain cornerstones of NYCWFF, today's audiences are just as excited by specialty coffee, food creators, and experiences built around specific cuisines and communities.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cornerstones

Noun

He was shown pictures and videos from the prosecution of the state of the house, including blood spatter.

— Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
And while alumni watched from the sideline, the Bruins connected with youth football players on the field during, incorporating them into stretches, signing autographs and taking pictures.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pictures

Noun

The city is eliminating 51 positions and freezing 91 positions for half the year and 29 positions for the full year.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Its supreme leader appointed six new figures to key positions, all of whom opposed the June memorandum of understanding with the US.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Washington Nationals The Nationals should take the next step forward as their young nucleus, led by shortstop CJ Abrams, who hit 20 homers and stole 31 bases last year, continues to develop and improve.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

Definition of bases

Noun

Are the club working on multiple deals, especially for experienced players?

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026