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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 Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
But money will still be tight, given the debt on the club and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to get United on a more financially sound footing.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
On June 24, a 16-year-old lost their footing and fell into the Oconaluftee River behind the Mountain Farm Museum, WBIR reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Such applications help put all team members on equal footing, a move that will ultimately generate far greater engagement and buy-in — which in turn will lead to even greater productivity.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Despite the threats that may come with a federal investigation, Title IX specialist Andrew Miltenberg, a New York lawyer, said San Jose State and other universities with transgender athletes who played last season should be on solid legal footing.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
But money will still be tight, given the debt on the club and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to get United on a more financially sound footing.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
On June 24, a 16-year-old lost their footing and fell into the Oconaluftee River behind the Mountain Farm Museum, WBIR reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Such applications help put all team members on equal footing, a move that will ultimately generate far greater engagement and buy-in — which in turn will lead to even greater productivity.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
Noun
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The world is currently in the opening stages of a massive new agricultural revolution that is combining recent advances in high tech and data sciences with traditional agricultural methods to meet the challenges of the 21st century on a sustainable basis.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This area is known for its bustling immigrant street vendors, but lately there's been Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer sightings on a near daily basis, and it's gotten quieter.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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One such example is their infield situation, which currently calls for significant playing time for some combination of DJ LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza, most likely at third base.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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There's a reason Spider-Man comic books have always sold better than Doctor Strange ones: Peter Parker is a relatable kid thrust into an impossible situation, not an impossibly powerful being thrust into bizarre situations.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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While holding positions at New York Magazine’s The Cut and Office Magazine, Randall spent most of their time researching and writing about the intersection of culture and fashion from an unorthodox perspective.—
Tiana Randall,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weintraub's term ended in 2007, but FEC commissioners continue to serve in their positions until they are replaced.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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Developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election and has been sharply critical of her since the fires, this week launched a foundation headed by a collection of business leaders to focus on recovery.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea Clinton did not receive any compensation for her work at the foundation since at least the fiscal year ending December 2013.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The company extended its $5 meal deal launched in June into December and introduced Chicken Big Mac in October, along with other special releases.—
Savyata Mishra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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ExpressVPN also has a current deal where users can subscribe for $6.67 per month with three months free for 12 months.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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The current federal government funding expires on March 14, requiring to approve new spending levels or extend current ones to avoid a shutdown.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The infrared light increases cerebral blood flow, increasing oxygenation and ATP levels (which are molecules produced by the mitochondria in cells), Cassano said.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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