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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
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
In the actual play scene, Critical Role keeps a high profile with institutional footing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Coming off a disappointing trip to Fayetteville, the No. 14 Mizzou Tigers found their footing at Mizzou Arena with a 101-71 win over South Carolina.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization supports conservation leasing of BLM lands so that wildlife conservation and recreation are considered on equal footing with oil and gas development and livestock grazing.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The long economic fallout from the pandemic, the 2023 writers strike and growing competition from nontraditional media have also put the industry on rockier footing.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
In the actual play scene, Critical Role keeps a high profile with institutional footing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Coming off a disappointing trip to Fayetteville, the No. 14 Mizzou Tigers found their footing at Mizzou Arena with a 101-71 win over South Carolina.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
The organization supports conservation leasing of BLM lands so that wildlife conservation and recreation are considered on equal footing with oil and gas development and livestock grazing.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Losses per share widened to 64 cents on a diluted basis, from 3 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In these more painful situations, a topical corticosteroid can be rubbed onto the canker to soothe the area.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, to be able to do something that's never been done, solve difficult problems or choose a solution that best fits your company's situation.—
Arie Abramovici,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, markets in the Northeast and Midwest remain competitive due to persistent inventory shortages, keeping sellers in a stronger position.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With stable housing as the foundation, the next step is ensuring people feel safe in their home and community.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is sad, because basic integrity and the rule of law have long been great American principles that help serve as a foundation for our Nation.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That day, Roberts praised what Counsell’s deal would mean for the market for managers throughout the sport.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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If a deal can be closed with DiCaprio, the biggest priority at this point, sources say a shoot could be underway this summer.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The president establishes budget priorities, but Congress actually sets funding levels and authorizes spending.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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The results derived from a random sampling of 1,004 adults aged 18 and over living in all 50 states, based on phone interviews, with a margin of error plus or minus four percent and with a 95 percent confidence level.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, JJ shared his approach to balancing family life and his career.—
Yasmin Garaad,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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