Definition of footstepnext
as in footprint
the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footstep Hawk has seemingly followed in his father’s footsteps, earning sponsorships from major brands including Baker, Lakai, and Brixton as a professional skateboarder. Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Christopher began her career in tackle, being the only girl to ever play tackle football for East Lee County High School, and now she’s propelled to the highest level of the sport by her desire to see others follow in her footsteps. Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026 Maddox and Zahara followed in her footsteps two years later, with their court hearings scheduled for September 2026. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 This coming school year will prove another milestone for George, who will follow in William's footsteps in September by attending Eton College, a boys' boarding school located near Windsor Castle. ABC News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for footstep
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Noun
  • Gray has aligned with the left wing of the Democratic Party, and supports Medicare for All, raising the minimum wage to $25, reparations and scaling back America’s military footprint.
    Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • This strategic move, despite absorbing a 64% tariff hike that wiped out a year's profit, enabled them to meet retailer price points, significantly expanding their US footprint and indirectly creating more domestic jobs.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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  • But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Draft the outline, record the practice clip, or take the first step.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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