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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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1
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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2
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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
To do so, remove the hinge pins once again, then go one step further and use a screwdriver to detach the hinges from the door and door frame.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Now, push through your front foot and step the back foot forward into the next lunge.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Tensions between work and your personal life continue as Mars trine Pluto in your money sector, which could inspire you to take bold steps or make big financial decisions, but the path forward could still feel uncertain.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
To do so, remove the hinge pins once again, then go one step further and use a screwdriver to detach the hinges from the door and door frame.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
If step one is learning the rules and step two is practicing them, step three might just be learning how and when to bend or even break them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Now, push through your front foot and step the back foot forward into the next lunge.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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With complete antiballistic missile means, China can significantly contain the enemy's strategic strike capabilities, which is of great significance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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His or her voice is the means by which the author’s work is bodied forth, and is the main channel along which thought and feeling are to flow.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brutal beatdown gained traction online as the video of several victims being thrown to the ground and assaulted shocked the nation, forcing local leaders to answer for the unnecessary violence in a series of events that continue to play out on the national stage.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both men follow in the elder Paul’s footsteps, not always to the benefit of Republican congressional leaders trying to whip votes for must-pass legislation.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Clinton has previously passed on the chance to follow in her parents' footsteps.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gateway — the Artemis program's pitstop space station in lunar orbit — has had a bumpy path inside the program's architecture.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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While it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational, the E-2 visa does not provide a direct path to permanent residency.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anticipate quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a 63-minute rain delay mixed into the third quarter, the Eagles outscored the Cowboys by a pedestrian 3-0 margin to walk away with a 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is dancing to band music four nights a week and the juke box is always available.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The son of Curlin has danced every big dance this year and remains in top form.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One of Marron’s sisters hurried in to see what had happened.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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But fans may want to hurry to buy the dish since the company has not revealed how long the limited-run promotion will last.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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