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

stepping aside (from)

verb

Definition of stepping aside (from) next

present participle of step aside (from)

as in leaving

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 resigning

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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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.

Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.

Dan Alexander, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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