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 Many shops have followed in Crème de la Crème’s footsteps and have thrived in the town, whose population is just 700. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 The young Jedi rushed down the stairs, leaping down two at a time, becoming increasingly certain that something was chasing her, its sharp claws clacking behind her at exactly the same moments as her own footsteps. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 May 2025 GameStop is following in the footsteps of software company MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, which bought billions of dollars worth of bitcoin in recent years to become the largest corporate holder of the flagship cryptocurrency. Yun Li, CNBC, 28 May 2025 Following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump’s crypto strategy, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is raising $2.5 billion to build a corporate bitcoin reserve. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for footstep
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Noun
  • The best types of desks for small spaces are often those with a small footprint and ample storage.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
  • This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.
    Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Data Management Simplified For companies seeking to accelerate their data processing, there are steps to take toward a smoother and more agile approach to data extraction and enrichment.
    Lori Schafer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • It’s defined by lounges, a hammock, and a descending rear step for easy water access.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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