step (along)

verb

Definition of step (along)next
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another now that my ride's here, I'll be stepping along

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step (along)
  1. depart
  2. move
  3. exit
  4. get
  5. go
  6. run along
  7. get off
  8. pull out
Verb
  • She was originally set to leave the role this December, but will now depart on March 31, about a month before Abrams takes the reins.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Domestic travelers should allow at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of depart
Verb
  • Without additional support, balance bikes empower children to find their balance naturally and move at their own pace.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Overnight, the storm will continue to move eastward, bringing cold rain along the I-95 corridor, from Richmond to Boston, in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of move
Verb
  • A number of board members have exited ahead of the deal’s close.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Keoghan exited the project before production began (scheduling conflicts) and was replaced by Fred Hechinger, soon to be seen as Dimitri in Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of exit
Verb
  • Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of get
Verb
  • Frantically Shoving Coats Aside One thing to think about ahead of time is where guests’ coats will go.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • What went into both of those, and what did Christopher Guest bring to it in his role as director?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of go
Verb
  • Massie represents District 4 in the Bluegrass state, which runs along the Ohio River and includes Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Their views on regulation run along a wide spectrum, and most think the AMA will not solve the issue and will hurt those using the least water.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of run along
Verb
  • The friends eventually got off at the next stop, in Santa Ana, and got money from a worker to call their parents.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Christmas kickoff Christmas in the Park gets off to a festive start Nov. 29 with the official tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of get off
Verb
  • Plus, the wearer can use touch controls on the stems to start, stop, or change their music without needing to pull out their phone.
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
  • In our example, $30,000 was pulled out of a taxable brokerage account for this purpose.
    William Baldwin, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of pull out
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Thesaurus Entries Near step (along)

step

step (along)

step aside (from)

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“Step (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20%28along%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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