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 Third, the Switch 2 Pro Controller follows in the footsteps of other high-end gamepads like the DualSense Edge and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller by adding programmable rear buttons. PC Magazine, 19 June 2025 My work about my family follows in her footsteps, as well. Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 19 June 2025 The design shines when players are under duress; fumbling to properly string together prompts for just one more clip of ammo as an enemy’s footsteps loom closer can be riveting. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025 The move follows in the footsteps of rival fintechs Revolut and N26, which have launched similar offerings. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for footstep
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Noun
  • The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
  • Over the past two seasons, few position groups have left as large a footprint in Columbia as Missouri’s wide receivers.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • While the team enjoys the moment, the entrepreneurs may be planning five steps ahead.
    Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • After the league added a team in San Francisco this season, with expansion teams planned for Portland and Toronto, some see Baltimore as a natural next step.
    Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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