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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
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The report also said that BNY is considering its next steps, which could include a formal bid to Northern Trust.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Sakkari didn’t appear to like what Putintseva said after that and stepped over toward her side to address the comment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Mastro said the administration has secured support from City Councilman Christopher Marte to rezone the Bowery lot to pave the way for the construction — a critical step because of the Council’s practice of deferring to local representatives on development decisions.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The report also said that BNY is considering its next steps, which could include a formal bid to Northern Trust.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Verb
While both Foley and The Undertaker, real name Mark Calloway, have stepped away from in-ring action, Foley may be stepping away from the wrestling business altogether.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Sakkari didn’t appear to like what Putintseva said after that and stepped over toward her side to address the comment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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On Tuesday, the Football Governance Bill passed through the committee stage of the legislative process, without requiring the three further days that had been scheduled for debate.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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That set the stage for Irving’s game-winning stepback 3-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53.0 seconds remaining.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of her late father, attorney Robert Kardashian Sr., Kim began a four-year apprenticeship with a firm in San Francisco to pursue her law degree.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Beck, considered at one point to be a candidate to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, would love to follow in the footsteps of Ward, who was the first pick after putting up huge numbers in Shannon Dawson’s offense.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Although Disney could have made Underworld, as well as Lucas' vision of the Sequel Trilogy, time has shown us the company took a different path with the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Ashby, though, is confident that the single agency is the best path forward.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Anyone who wants to make dense, high-hydration pizza dough or a perfect meringue should keep walking, and instead check out WIRED's guide to the Best Stand Mixers.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Back in April, Kelly shared a video on his Instagram of himself and his daughter Casie as the two danced around and played with a DJ board at his birthday party.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Long a holiday in the Black community and now federally recognized, the celebrations kick off each June 19, allowing people to gather, dance, reenact pivotal moments in history, and more.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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The woman and her caretaker hurried home after spotting the animal, the outlet noted.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The ship’s list was already so pronounced that the drawer of the café’s cash register was slung open, and the pair were passed by officers and stewards hurrying to their boat stations, their arms out to each side like customers negotiating the tumbling barrel of a fun house.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Now the mammoth measure heads back to the House, which narrowly passed its own version at the end of May.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The House measure aims to lower federal costs by freezing states' provider taxes at current rates and prohibiting them from establishing new provider taxes.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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