1
: a stable position or placing of the feet
2
: a surface or its condition with respect to one walking or running on it
especially
: the condition of a racetrack
4
5
: basis
6
: terms of social intercourse
7
: an enlargement at the lower end of a foundation wall, pier, or column to distribute the load
8
: the sum of a column of figures
Synonyms
Examples of footing in a Sentence
He lost his footing and fell down the slope.
Be careful. The footing is slippery there.
Recent Examples on the Web
The final book will follow protagonist Keera, who is finding her footing after learning a secret about an ally.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Green will be a handful for Golden State, which has meanwhile found its defensive footing.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
But that changed once the Cornell forecheck found its footing in the DU zone.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Since ending that skid, the Heat has gone 15-10 to somewhat regain its footing.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, early debt takeup isn’t likely to set Gen Zers on the best footing for future financial independence.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
JetBlue has struggled to regain a stable financial footing in the post-pandemic period.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2024
But Moreno's allies expressed confidence in their footing on that ideological battlefield, contrasting Dolan's recent endorsements with Trump's involvement.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
The margin grew to eight before WSU found its footing.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Green will be a handful for Golden State, which has meanwhile found its defensive footing.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
But that changed once the Cornell forecheck found its footing in the DU zone.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Since ending that skid, the Heat has gone 15-10 to somewhat regain its footing.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, early debt takeup isn’t likely to set Gen Zers on the best footing for future financial independence.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
JetBlue has struggled to regain a stable financial footing in the post-pandemic period.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2024
But Moreno's allies expressed confidence in their footing on that ideological battlefield, contrasting Dolan's recent endorsements with Trump's involvement.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
The margin grew to eight before WSU found its footing.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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footing
noun
foot·ing
ˈfu̇t-iŋ 
1
a
: the placing of one's feet in a position to secure a firm or safe stand
b
: a place for the foot to rest securely
2
a
: a place or position providing a base of operations : foothold sense 2
b
: position with respect to one another : status
all started off on an equal footing
c
: basis
put the business on a firm footing
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