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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
After struggling to find their footing in the first season, Wilson said the cast hit a stride that continued for eight more years.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Streaming has been quite a volatile marketplace, especially over the past several years as major players tried to find their footing.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
That play also happens to come at a pivotal time in American politics and culture, in which Christianity has landed, with ever firmer footing, in the mainstream.
—Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Noun
With the Thunder, Riley would be under no rush to find his footing in the NBA while still positioned to make an impact on the league’s best team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
After struggling to find their footing in the first season, Wilson said the cast hit a stride that continued for eight more years.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Streaming has been quite a volatile marketplace, especially over the past several years as major players tried to find their footing.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025
That play also happens to come at a pivotal time in American politics and culture, in which Christianity has landed, with ever firmer footing, in the mainstream.
—Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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In a realignment era when rivalries (and trophies) are forced upon fan bases, Notre Dame-Clemson has grown organically, fed by moments that would define seasons and careers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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And while the Texas outbreak has slowed significantly, across the country, Rivers says the U.S. is now seeing more cases on a weekly basis than in previous years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Noun
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So, the situation in Hungary is that no one knows what the rules actually are.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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The situation is so dire that to stay open, the shelter is asking Caldwell to increase its funding by 700%.—
Amaia Gavica
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Mark the names Billy Carlson, Eli Willits and JoJo Parker, all straight outta high school at that position.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Tariffs In the week ahead, investors will be buckled up and paying close attention to every twist and turn in the tariff story.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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By the end of the original 10-year deal, MLS rights may very well be worth at least what Apple paid for them – especially as sports increasingly dominate live TV.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Ford will also add the off-road trim level, Explorer Tremor, to that SUV lineup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Is your irritability to the level where your children might notice or your husband might have some comments about the irritability?—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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From patiently listening to her daughter practice, balancing honest critique with encouragement, to opening up the world of Hindustani Classical Music for her, Devika’s mother instilled not just a love for song, but a commitment to excellence.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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