as in footprints
the mark or impression made by a foot
saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs
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Recent Examples of footsteps
Jordan, who uses he/they pronouns, has followed in his mom’s footsteps and pursued a career in the arts.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
While these models remain the exception not the rule in the US, more are following in Paul Newman, Rick Plympton, and Mike Mandina’s footsteps.
—Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The 40mm excels at mids and highs, allowing gamers to pick up more subtle sounds in single-player experiences, like footsteps on gravel or bullet shell casings hitting the floor.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Kazan, quite notably, is following in her grandfather Elia Kazan’s footsteps and adapting John Steinback’s classic American novel for the screen.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
King hopes to follow in the footsteps of Singer, who helped the Gators to the 2017 national title and is now in his seventh MLB season.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In other words, that means simply following in the footsteps of James as well.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
While these models remain the exception not the rule in the US, more are following in Paul Newman, Rick Plympton, and Mike Mandina’s footsteps.
—Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The 40mm excels at mids and highs, allowing gamers to pick up more subtle sounds in single-player experiences, like footsteps on gravel or bullet shell casings hitting the floor.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Kazan, quite notably, is following in her grandfather Elia Kazan’s footsteps and adapting John Steinback’s classic American novel for the screen.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
King hopes to follow in the footsteps of Singer, who helped the Gators to the 2017 national title and is now in his seventh MLB season.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In other words, that means simply following in the footsteps of James as well.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
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Why This Market Evolution Matters In practical terms, biomanufacturing can reduce dependency on volatile crop yields, seasonal constraints and the capital expenditures associated with large cultivation footprints.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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