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
Corvette’s dream is to follow in her footsteps.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Originally, Ming Tai prepared to follow in their footsteps.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
Honda’s following in the footsteps of Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in taking a massive bath on EVs.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
More than three decades later, Mike Benning is following in his dad’s footsteps.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
His granddaughter followed in his footsteps by creating the far right-wing Freedom of Action party in 2003.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
On Baywatch, the wild child Hobie Buchannon (Amell) from the original series is now a Baywatch captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father Mitch (played by David Hasselhoff in the OG series).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The show follows Hobie (Amell), who is now a Baywatch captain following in the footsteps of his father, Mitch (played in the original by Hasselhoff).
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Watched him at Duke and have been following his footsteps, going to play for [Jon] Scheyer at Duke and then coming into the league.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Originally, Ming Tai prepared to follow in their footsteps.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
Honda’s following in the footsteps of Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in taking a massive bath on EVs.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
More than three decades later, Mike Benning is following in his dad’s footsteps.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
His granddaughter followed in his footsteps by creating the far right-wing Freedom of Action party in 2003.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
On Baywatch, the wild child Hobie Buchannon (Amell) from the original series is now a Baywatch captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father Mitch (played by David Hasselhoff in the OG series).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The show follows Hobie (Amell), who is now a Baywatch captain following in the footsteps of his father, Mitch (played in the original by Hasselhoff).
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Watched him at Duke and have been following his footsteps, going to play for [Jon] Scheyer at Duke and then coming into the league.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
Noun
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For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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More footprints — faint as bruises in the overcast light — emerged on the sandstone slope at the edge of a reservoir.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now came the surprise of my effortful steps, the shock of how unyielding the dress’s shell was, as if I were being held in place by a firm hand.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Follow your interest, then translate insight into action by choosing a useful resource and mapping clear steps with someone who’s already traveled this path.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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