How to Use one-step in a Sentence

one-step

noun
  • The puncture-proof tires are useful, as is the easy one-step brake.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 9 May 2024
  • It’s meant to be used on damp hair for one-step blow drying and curling.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the stroller has a one-step fold, and attaching and detaching the car seat is a breeze.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The two-speed turntable is built with a one-step auto start, stop and return for simplicity's sake.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • This one-step recipe is party-ready after two or three minutes in the food processor.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
  • Coming in all shapes and styles, one-step wedding guest jumpsuits are elegant enough for formal events and easy enough for a night on the move.
    Gaby Keiderling, harpersbazaar.com, 18 May 2023
  • This one-step recipe for a tailgate party or any type of celebration uses four cheeses and a cup of hot sauce.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The boy doing the one-step problems seemed miles away from what anyone would consider honors math work.
    Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • To avoid being killed by lions at the watering hole, there was an easy, one-step solution: stay away from the lions.
    Elke U. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Well, then, here’s a one-step plan: Prominently wave it at violent anti-ICE protests.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 June 2025
  • That’s more doable to build in a cascading workflow but not as reliable for one-step pipelines for the reasons stated above.
    Arkadiy Telegin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Yet his warning comes at a fascinating one-step remove.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
  • Pros: More effective than one-step whitening toothpastes.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024
  • However, the standout feature of this bra is its one-step clasp, which makes breastfeeding effortless.
    Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • There is no one-step approach to securing systems and infrastructure.
    Ranjitkumar Sivakumar, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Its extra mild and gentle cleaning power boasts a one-step process that ensures deep cleaning without damaging any fabric.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Its 12 wash cycles include the convenient one-step wash and dry for small loads, a sanitize cycle to eliminate bacteria and allergens like dust mites, and a steam cycle for tougher stains.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
  • These summer-friendly jumpsuits make getting dressed a one-step move — which is probably another reason someone as busy as Jennifer Lopez likes them.
    Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
  • In her new campaign, inspired by rom-com movie trailers, Chabert plays the big-city girl who returns to her hometown and realizes the one she's been searching for has been right in front of her all along—Philosophy’s purity one-step facial cleanser.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The swift, one-step solution for achieving effortless skin became an undeniable hit.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Mud, pebbles, and any kind of debris fall into the container as the footwear dries, allowing cleaning to be a one-step process of emptying the container periodically.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The first step in implementing a one-step refund process is to ensure your refund policy is clearly communicated.
    Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The water-bearing ilmenite is also a useful catalyst for reacting the water with carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and methane, and the Chinese team have developed a one-step process for doing so.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 July 2025
  • There’s no one-step solution for melasma, but targeting it from multiple angles can deliver faster results.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Tests For Colon Cancer Colonoscopies are a one-step screening test because the doctor performing the procedure can immediately remove any detectable polyps.
    Theresa Sullivan Barger, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023
  • This one-step recipe for a tailgate party or any type of celebration uses four cheeses and a cup of hot sauce.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Is there a more practical one-step outfit than one built on the best shirtdresses?
    Shelby Ying Hyde, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
  • The latest breakthrough is a new one-step process to make jelly ice into handy one-pound slabs, roughly the same size as cold gel packs.
    ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025

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