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
Watched him at Duke and have been following his footsteps, going to play for [Jon] Scheyer at Duke and then coming into the league.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
And that's great for Zamboni's on Seventh Street, which is just footsteps from Grand Casino Arena.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
His son David, married to actress Susan Ward, followed in his father’s footsteps as a producer and eventually as president of Morgan Creek Entertainment Group.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Previously, kids would follow in their dad’s footsteps, work on the farm in the village and bond.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Following in the footsteps of several other Kennedy couples, John and Carolyn tapped Denis Reggie to capture their nuptials.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Previously, Versace had been operating at a loss, so no doubt the Prada Group is hoping its newest brand will follow in Miu Miu’s footsteps.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Disney, following in Netflix’s footsteps, has stopped reporting subscriber numbers on a quarterly basis.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The porter's footsteps echoed back into the marbled lobby, and then even the tapping dissipated into the air or the sound of the boat’s engine.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
And that's great for Zamboni's on Seventh Street, which is just footsteps from Grand Casino Arena.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
His son David, married to actress Susan Ward, followed in his father’s footsteps as a producer and eventually as president of Morgan Creek Entertainment Group.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Previously, kids would follow in their dad’s footsteps, work on the farm in the village and bond.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Following in the footsteps of several other Kennedy couples, John and Carolyn tapped Denis Reggie to capture their nuptials.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Previously, Versace had been operating at a loss, so no doubt the Prada Group is hoping its newest brand will follow in Miu Miu’s footsteps.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Disney, following in Netflix’s footsteps, has stopped reporting subscriber numbers on a quarterly basis.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The porter's footsteps echoed back into the marbled lobby, and then even the tapping dissipated into the air or the sound of the boat’s engine.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
Noun
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Drops of blood and footprints led from the scene to a Buick car hidden under a tree, prosecutors wrote in a charging document.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leave only footprints during sakura season.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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April 20 – May 20 Steady steps feel especially comforting now.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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