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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
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
As an initial step, the CRFB advocates capping what these formerly super-high-earners, garnering the biggest payments, will receive going forward.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Krystle Rich, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
About 40 minutes before Bruins’ main practice began on Friday, a familiar face from the club’s not-too-distant past stepped on to the ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Barsotti hopes the four styles of arancini are a good next step.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
As an initial step, the CRFB advocates capping what these formerly super-high-earners, garnering the biggest payments, will receive going forward.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trying numerous times to step away from the game.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
About 40 minutes before Bruins’ main practice began on Friday, a familiar face from the club’s not-too-distant past stepped on to the ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the cool, windy elements, the Wrigley vibes set the stage for what is expected to be another playoff season for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The administration of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is following in the footsteps of its predecessor by squandering taxpayers’ money to conceal information from the public that the public has the absolute right to know.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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Born March 21, 1940 in Yonkers, New York, Taylor initially followed in his father Elmer Voight’s professional golfing footsteps before dropping out of college and moving back to NYC to pursue a music career, signing with April Blackwood, which later became EMI and then Sony Music.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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And Emma herself has work through some old feelings while also navigating a rocky path to their big day that has an implosive effect for those around them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Spread a couple of inches of damp bedding material, such as peat moss, shredded paper, or good old-fashioned dirt, in the bottom of the container.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even a little boy walked up to her and asked to give her a hug.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nawrocki allowed an unearned run and struck out 12 while walking 2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the Morristown Municipal Building in New Jersey, an oversized inflatable frog danced at the head of the crowd.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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