as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold
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Recent Examples of foothold
The Delta launch gives Canada a new foothold in a part of the battery market that has long been dominated by foreign processors.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Additional footholds in Aspen and Hawaii follow a familiar pattern of buying adjacent homes within the same enclave.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s something that can give him a foothold.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
These financial aid initiatives are usually provided by state or local governments, nonprofits, or lenders, and are designed to cover the upfront costs of purchasing a home to help low-income buyers get a foothold in the housing market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Additional footholds in Aspen and Hawaii follow a familiar pattern of buying adjacent homes within the same enclave.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s something that can give him a foothold.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
These financial aid initiatives are usually provided by state or local governments, nonprofits, or lenders, and are designed to cover the upfront costs of purchasing a home to help low-income buyers get a foothold in the housing market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
Noun
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Families of children and counselors who died last July expressed relief at news the camp had heeded pleas to remain closed while investigations continue.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The statement said representatives and attorneys for the camp would not be available for further comment.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For security officials, building a fortress is relatively easy.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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No such fortress for the federal and state officials who face growing number of threats in communities across the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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