Thesaurus results for FOOTSTEP

footstep

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌstep

Definition of footstep next

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 However, after working for a while in the business world and raising her own children, Anson ended up going back to school for her teaching certification, a decision that led her to follow in her family’s footsteps. —

Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 With 170 straight weeks on the Billboard 200, SOS is following in its predecessor’s footsteps. —

Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026 Leo has followed in his predecessor’s footsteps in highlighting the plight of migrants around the world. —

ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 Draw footsteps along the outside sidewalk or pavement with green chalk. —

Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footstep

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Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This shift enables precise timekeeping with a far smaller footprint, reports SCMP.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026