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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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
But all but Wednesday night’s reserve action came early in the season, when Larsson still was gaining his footing.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
While this isn't entirely surprising, as February is historically a weak month prone to deep pullbacks, now the escalating tensions with Iran have taken center stage, preventing the broader market from finding a firm footing to recover from the recent rout.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In the first inning, Garcia lost his footing while going down the stairs in the dugout at Truist Park.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
But all but Wednesday night’s reserve action came early in the season, when Larsson still was gaining his footing.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Under Johnson’s direction, Ginn is finding her own individual footing with the part.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
While this isn't entirely surprising, as February is historically a weak month prone to deep pullbacks, now the escalating tensions with Iran have taken center stage, preventing the broader market from finding a firm footing to recover from the recent rout.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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Alvarado loaded the bases before Guel’s hit and then added 2 runs on 2 errors by the Wildcats.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cruises are available on a space-available basis only.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, but the situation could get even worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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NDiaye’s commitment to these situations is unwavering.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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With roster movement already underway and a top-25 recruiting class incoming, the season that just concluded serves as a foundation rather than a finished product.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And both reckon with the extent to which historical ignorance and the calculated distortion of the past threaten the foundation on which our country was built.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Gables-Opoly initiative, for example, helped Martinez secure a deal to do promotional products for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sprinkles was balancing a few stones atop one another with great concentration.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, the Sharks are balancing the development of their young guys with the lineup that gives them the best chance to win.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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