STEP ASIDE (FROM) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

step aside (from)

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as in to leave

to give up (a job or office) a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over

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as in to resign

to give up (as a position of authority) formally the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust

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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.

Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Step aside (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20aside%20%28from%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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