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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has many means of improving its legal footing; loose talk of impeaching judges is not among them.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Since receiving an initial grant in 2016 from Open Philanthropy to co-found the fellowship with his friend Russell Craig, when both men were struggling to find their footing after prison, Krimes has proved to be an effective spokesman and fund-raiser for their movement.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After weathering a rocky start, two major hurricanes in 2017, and the global pandemic, the resort has found its footing and has been garnering accolades and several major travel awards.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Heat ended its skid at 10 games and has since won three straight to find its footing after one of the roughest stretches for the franchise in more than a decade.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Departments & Columns The Week The Week NR Editors
The Trump administration has many means of improving its legal footing; loose talk of impeaching judges is not among them.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Since receiving an initial grant in 2016 from Open Philanthropy to co-found the fellowship with his friend Russell Craig, when both men were struggling to find their footing after prison, Krimes has proved to be an effective spokesman and fund-raiser for their movement.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After weathering a rocky start, two major hurricanes in 2017, and the global pandemic, the resort has found its footing and has been garnering accolades and several major travel awards.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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In tossing the suit out, the judge ruled that, whatever merits there might be to the complaints of the plaintiff, Sheila Slaughter Richey, there was no basis for including Showtime Networks in the suit at all, let alone as the sole defendant.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who is late for a ride (to work or elsewhere) on a regular basis is just lazy and rude.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trump has renewed his pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help ease the pain of tariffs as more Americans become worried again about their financial situation.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a forum post on the U.K. site Mumsnet titled ‘MIL called me the wrong name,’ commenters have shown that they are strongly opinionated about the situation that came up between the woman and her mother-in-law.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To help preview the season in their new market, which starts with a four-game series Thursday through Sunday in Seattle against the Mariners, here’s a look at the team’s position players.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His rise is the third fastest by a position player since 1965.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
27 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 The Life List, Allen has laid the foundation for a similar path to success.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Lay good foundations, instill good values, spend lots of time with them.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting to the table Both sides have a strong interest, ultimately, in cutting a deal.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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So go ahead and get shopping — and remember: these deals only last through tomorrow.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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At one point, the S & P 500 touched its lowest level since September and fell into correction territory.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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