How to Use step-by-step in a Sentence

step-by-step

adjective or adverb
  • Read this step-by-step guide to learn what to do and how to do it.
    Bianca Rodríguez Rojas, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Ahead, a step-by-step process on how to use hair rollers.
    ELLE, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Let Wei’s pantry notes and step-by-step’s be your guide.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieve a tousled brow look.
    Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Times even included a step-by-step guide about how to do the dance.
    Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Here's the step-by-step: Find a clean, sharp blade (knife or scissors).
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Read on to learn the step-by-step instructions for how to tie-dye a shirt.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, here’s a step-by-step guide to getting rid of fleas on your pets and in your home.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 June 2025
  • Each walks you step-by-step through how to pickle foods.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • Here's a step-by-step guide of how to do Opening Day, the Cincinnati way.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
  • To help get into the morning groove, here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a bed.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Now Here's a step-by-step guide on how to watch the Summer Olympics for free online.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 30 July 2024
  • Here is the recipe and step-by-step video on how to assemble the perfect Bratwurst board.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Here’s a look at the evidence and a step-by-step process of what could happen next.
    Emily Palmer, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
  • See a step-by-step guide on how to make an arrangement here.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to clean bird feeders of both types.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2023
  • To make the process easier, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
    Mia Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • The 73-year-old victim was on the phone with the scammer, who was walking her through the step-by-step process to deposit the cash.
    Hailey Clevenger, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Find out when and how to repot aloe vera plants with this step-by-step guide.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Learn the step-by-step instructions for how to create one here.
    Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024
  • For more details, check out PIRG’s step-by-step guide to credit freezes.
    Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Posts give a step-by-step guide on how to find the neighborhood’s best stores, cafés, and photo spots.
    Bynicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to clean your shower head, plus some tips on how to keep it fresh for longer.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Here's a brief outline of the recipe, and the full recipe with step-by-step images is further below.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • That step-by-step will give you longevity and a better chance for a bigger jump.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 June 2025
  • Follow these step-by-step instructions to achieve the triple sheet method with ease.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This step-by-step process can help calm your nerves and keep you on track with your financial goals.
    Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • And Jenna mentioned the step-by-step hardware bring-up.
    IEEE Spectrum, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The best part, though, are the step-by-step photos and videos that accompany each recipe.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Try the world’s greatest stretch by following along with the below GIF and step-by-step instructions.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 19 June 2025

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