as in footprint
the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footstep Cameron formerly served as McConnell's legal counsel and had been assumed by pundits to follow the longtime senator's footsteps as his potential heir apparent. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 In recent years, shows like The Culpo Sisters, The Family Stallone, and The Bradshaw Bunch have all attempted to follow in those high-heeled footsteps by building a series around famous(ish) sisters. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025 Neighboring cities taking action Prairie Village followed in Leawood’s footsteps, which established its rules for e-bikes and e-scooters in 2023. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025 Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly. Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footstep
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Noun
  • Barnes & Noble is expanding its physical footprint to reach more readers.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Jaonaay represents part of a new wave of Thai artists reshaping T-pop’s global footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Follow the steps below to safely clean your laptop screen and restore its streak-free shine.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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