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 The move followed in the footsteps of Fondazione Prada becoming the only international institution to host two permanent projects by the late Franco Swiss director. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 May 2025 Or will the Knicks follow in the footsteps of the Timberwolves a year ago and eliminate the reigning champs in the second round? Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 South Elgin senior Adriana Jimenez is doing just that in high school, despite having followed in the footsteps of older sister Sammy by competing in both softball and cheerleading. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 Not The First Papal Voice On AI In addressing AI, Pope Leo XIV follows in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, who on several occasions spoke of the threats, opportunities and ethical concerns of the technology. Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for footstep
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Noun
  • These materials can then be used to make new batteries, reducing the need for mining and lowering the environmental footprint of EV production.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • This approach not only reduces bandwidth requirements but also decreases the overall energy footprint of AI systems.
    David Ly, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The official opening on the weekend completed the first step, but a lot remains to be done.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
  • Minneapolis agreed to substantial changes to its police department, including steps to rein in the use of force, bolster training and address discriminatory practices.
    Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 18 May 2025

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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