FOOTING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

footing 1 of 2

noun

ˈfu̇-tiŋ

Definition of footing

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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Relevance

as in situation

position with regard to conditions and circumstances the village's two churches are on a friendly footing

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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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footing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of foot

as in paying

to give what is owed for I'll foot the bill for dinner

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repudiating

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Recent Examples of footing

Noun

The label’s longevity is separate from the store, which just four years ago found its footing in the current space. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2026 The school is now on better financial footing, said Andy Jett, its chief operating officer. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

But the demand for memory may also provide an opportunity for new ideas to find footing. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026 The Science Behind Why Smart People Go Blank There's a reason even experienced clinicians can suddenly lose their footing the moment a client starts crying or raises their voice over a bill. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for footing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing

Noun

Cardinals reliever George Soriano loaded the bases with a leadoff walk to Hernández and consecutive two-out walks to pinch-hitter Max Muncy and Kyle Tucker in the eighth before pinch-hitter Dalton Rushing went down swinging.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Although there’s a practical and personal basis to Wayne’s newfound commitment, there’s also a philosophical one that’s reflected in the movie’s title.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

But Joshi says mental health care is often treated as an afterthought in disaster situations, and resources can get pulled before people have fully made sense of the trauma.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Capturing these situations can help researchers study capability limits, failure modes, and recovery strategies that successful demonstrations alone may not reveal.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of situation

Noun

Civilian specialists The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron occupies an unusual position within the Air Force’s nuclear mission.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Racing In third position earlier in the evening, the Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Emanuele Pirro Audi R10 went on to win the 11th running of the Petit Le Mans road race at Road Atlanta in 2008.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

He was given an option to bypass jail by paying a $250 fine and providing the filings within a week.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
At the time, Black had hired Epstein for estate planning and tax advice, paying him millions for the services.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Terps football player Zion Elee and his family delivered about 300 backpacks Monday as part of a foundation effort that has distributed roughly 750 across the Baltimore area.

— Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of deal

Verb

Kérastase’s Densifique Bain Densité Shampoo can help, balancing a deep cleanse with density-boosting (and hydrating) ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and gluco-peptides, to plump the cuticle and reduce breakage from root-to-tip.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
So, too, do the antics of his estate manager (a buoyant Sam Adegoke), always concocting money-making schemes, and the wide-eyed adoration of the girl next door (Amelia Mason, deftly balancing naïveté with seductiveness), who wants to save him.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of balancing

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