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Recent Examples of footsteps
Now, Heid is following in his brother's footsteps at the University of Texas.
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Both men follow in the elder Paul’s footsteps, not always to the benefit of Republican congressional leaders trying to whip votes for must-pass legislation.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Clinton has previously passed on the chance to follow in her parents' footsteps.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But more than 26 years later, these mischaracterizations endured, becoming foundational lore for young people who want to follow in the killers’ footsteps.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Lemurs are naturally shy and timid, requiring a keen eye and quiet footsteps to spot them.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
By tapping Shaboozey to devise an original tune for its NFL proceedings, Prime Video is following in large footsteps.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Bluegame Following in the footsteps of their parent company, Sanlorenzo, Bluegame embraces the same philosophy of growth through innovative segments while acknowledging scarcity in its niches.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following his father’s footsteps, Freeland received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1957, and graduated from Baylor University with a medical degree in 1961.
—Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Both men follow in the elder Paul’s footsteps, not always to the benefit of Republican congressional leaders trying to whip votes for must-pass legislation.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Clinton has previously passed on the chance to follow in her parents' footsteps.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But more than 26 years later, these mischaracterizations endured, becoming foundational lore for young people who want to follow in the killers’ footsteps.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Lemurs are naturally shy and timid, requiring a keen eye and quiet footsteps to spot them.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
By tapping Shaboozey to devise an original tune for its NFL proceedings, Prime Video is following in large footsteps.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Bluegame Following in the footsteps of their parent company, Sanlorenzo, Bluegame embraces the same philosophy of growth through innovative segments while acknowledging scarcity in its niches.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following his father’s footsteps, Freeland received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1957, and graduated from Baylor University with a medical degree in 1961.
—Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
Noun
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Data concerns Most of South Korea’s 51 million residents use smartphones and have big digital footprints, which could allow Google to use the map data for other lucrative purposes, experts say.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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This puts First Solar and Nextracker at an advantage due to their domestic manufacturing footprints, the UBS analysts said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Positive steps toward a reconciliation seemed to take place over the summer, with Prince Harry's aides and one of the King's key staffers meeting for the first time in July.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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