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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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2
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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The team achieved over 90 percent purity and yield for REE recovery in a single step.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Love needs to step his game up.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The speech came at the end of a week in which several Western nations announced fresh steps toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The team achieved over 90 percent purity and yield for REE recovery in a single step.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now, decades later, Sarandon appears content having stepped away from Hollywood, turning his attention to more personal passions.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Love needs to step his game up.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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This stage would also see humanitarian aid flow immediately to the desperate population in Gaza.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first steps have been hard, but with a solid system and team buy-in, early-stage AI implementation is already a huge productivity booster.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her background is in conservation, marine biology and ecology, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, John McConnell, founder and creator of Earth Day.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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His oldest son, Jack, has followed in his footsteps and plays competitive football, alongside track and basketball.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Chasing the dream — and the visa The H-1B visa fundamentally shaped her career path, Qian said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Federal agencies are now kickstarting their shutdown contingency plans, including the scaling back of services and the furloughing of thousands of staff until Democrats and Republicans find a path forward.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 5-foot-1-inch singer with a very big voice is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in two weeks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 1-inch block heel provides a slight height boost while remaining as easy to walk in as flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the value is too high, buyers may walk or struggle to get a loan.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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From dancers to rappers, there were 10 finalists going into the America's Got Talent finale hoping to walk away with the grand prize.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The inclusion of the Mumfords and Scottish step-dancing trad folkies Breabach kept the bill from being a full-on Nashville diaspora.—
Adam Gold,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.—
Abby Dupes,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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That's why Amazon shoppers are hurrying to grab a soft and fluffy comforter for fall.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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