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
Following in the footsteps of Eddie the Eagle and Cool Runnings, Next Goal Wins focuses on a real-life sporting underdog that even Hollywood recognizes is incapable of being turned into a champion team.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
It was initially thought that Charles would follow in his mother’s footsteps and eventually move into the palace after renovations were complete, but that won’t be the case, it has officially been confirmed.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The former member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad who went viral during the Masters several years ago has followed in her mom's footsteps and become a professional cheerleader.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Tim became a professional soccer player, too, following in his father’s footsteps.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
At Mullen, Mailo focused on defense, where his father, Shaun, has coached the line for years, wanting to follow in the footsteps of former Mustang and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Tan, meanwhile, expects other AI developers to follow in OpenAI’s footsteps.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Now, part-time faculty across the California Community College system are following in their footsteps.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Following in the footsteps of Sly Stone and Kathy Silvia over 51 years ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce look to be getting married next month at Madison Square Garden.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
It was initially thought that Charles would follow in his mother’s footsteps and eventually move into the palace after renovations were complete, but that won’t be the case, it has officially been confirmed.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The former member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad who went viral during the Masters several years ago has followed in her mom's footsteps and become a professional cheerleader.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Tim became a professional soccer player, too, following in his father’s footsteps.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
At Mullen, Mailo focused on defense, where his father, Shaun, has coached the line for years, wanting to follow in the footsteps of former Mustang and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Tan, meanwhile, expects other AI developers to follow in OpenAI’s footsteps.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Now, part-time faculty across the California Community College system are following in their footsteps.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Following in the footsteps of Sly Stone and Kathy Silvia over 51 years ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce look to be getting married next month at Madison Square Garden.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
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The marks of two canoes showed in the sand, and footprints of barefoot children proclaimed we’d been visited by Cree neighbors.
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As a result of this need for speed, Apollo did not build anything permanent on the moon, leaving behind only flags, footprints and defunct spacecraft.
Noun
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Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
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A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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