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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
took steps to ensure that there would be no more incidences of food poisoning
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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
the manual enumerates every step in the procedure for shutting down the assembly line
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
he lives just a step away from his elderly mother, so he's there if she needs him for any reason
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as in to walk
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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as in to dance
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
she was in her element, happily stepping around the dance floor
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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
many people wanted to linger before the president's bier, but guards kept the line of mourners stepping forward
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Recent Examples of step
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
In Meyer’s case, healing is possible, and creating a safe, stable environment is the first step.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
The leaders who endure aren’t those who cling to past glories or judge others—they’re the ones willing to step outside their comfort zones, immerse themselves in different cultures and environments, and adapt without losing their essence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Nearly all 52 rooms are located on Deadman’s Beach, just steps from the Caribbean Sea—some with private outdoor hot tubs and outdoor showers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
In Meyer’s case, healing is possible, and creating a safe, stable environment is the first step.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Director of Code Compliance Brian Daugherty and Christopher McAllister, assistant director of Animal Care and Control, stepped outside to speak to them.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
The leaders who endure aren’t those who cling to past glories or judge others—they’re the ones willing to step outside their comfort zones, immerse themselves in different cultures and environments, and adapt without losing their essence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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During the system’s seventh test mission on Jan. 16, SpaceX similarly lost communication with the vehicle’s upper stage after about 8 minutes.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a Matchbox movie with John Cena that’s currently filming in Budapest, and a long list of projects in various stages of development.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The sashimi and sushi, of course, is standout and is an ode to Endo’s meteoric rise as a third-generation sushi master, following in the footsteps of both his grandfather and father.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Advocate Children’s new program follows in the footsteps of the heart transplant program that’s been in place at Lurie Children’s since 1988.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Money & Markets 10 high-paying and fast-growing jobs that don't require a college degree There are lots of great fields out there for people who didn't go to college By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow For many, the path to success starts with obtaining a college degree.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Instead of adding controls that employees bypass, design security that works with human nature—make secure paths feel faster than workarounds and use AI to suggest natural access levels.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Then a 3-pointer over Celtics 7-1 center Luke Kornet — just inches from the Nets’ bench — confirmed what his teammates suspected.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And feet are kind of important for walking, running and standing.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The downtown area skirts the north end of Skaneateles Lake, with people walking their dogs past local boutiques, window-shopping, and browsing restaurant menus.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nonstop entertainment with live music and dancing all day long in our Biergarten and Clubhouse.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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And even just little things like that — a boy asked her to dance.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Also, certain tax-saving measures—like restructuring a business entity or implementing long-term investment plans—fall outside a CPA’s traditional scope.—
Patrick Lonergan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, the first Trump Administration and the Biden Administration both adopted emergency spending measures that cost trillions of dollars.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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