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footing

[foot-ing] / ˈfʊt ɪŋ /
NOUN
foundation, basis
Synonyms
STRONGEST
foothold
STRONG
basement bedrock bottom establishment foot ground groundwork infrastructure installation seat seating settlement substratum substructure underpinning understructure warrant
WEAK
resting place
Antonyms
STRONG
top
NOUN
social status
Synonyms
STRONG
capacity character condition grade place position rank relations relationship situation standing state station terms
Antonyms
STRONG
unemployment

Example Sentences

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Read: A short-covering rally has stocks on shaky footing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

But investors are heading into the thick of April trading, traditionally one of the best months of the year for stocks, on a much firmer footing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Eurozone retail sales retreated in February, suggesting consumers were on a fragile footing ahead of the rise in inflation driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Not only will the Welsh Ambulance Service continue to be understaffed and likely continue to miss key life-saving response time targets, but taxpayers are footing the bill," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Once Bryce recovers his footing, though, he just stands there not saying anything.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden