Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose-stepping
Verb
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Expect to see crunching tackles, stomping recovery runs and heroic blocks from a 22-year-old centre-back who will be a leader for his country at their first World Cup.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026 -
So, let’s circle back to the original question on stomping.—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New York City kept schools open despite angry parents trudging through snow drifts, while Philadelphia and Long Island closed as crews battle conditions.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before the fourth official even held his board up to signal Bailey’s substitution for Jadon Sancho in the 61st minute, the 28-year-old was already trudging off, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As oil prices rise, gas is marching toward $4 a gallon.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the son’s bedroom, a sleigh bed from Knosen Antiques takes pride of place, where Mark Hearld’s Squirrel & Sunflower wallpaper sends a parade of woodland creatures marching across the walls.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The production of interceptors has been plodding.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prior to this life explosion, Bill was a casual runner, plodding along in a few marathons and Ironmans.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Carolyn was guarded about the revival of John, treading carefully.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump is treading on very dangerous ground potentially affecting our very existence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nude, striding statues of young men called kouroi were used both as offerings to the gods and as grave markers.—
Anna Swartwood House,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mercury is striding into your public 10th house, boosting your visibility and encouraging you to offer updates that show your strengths without oversharing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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TikTok video after TikTok video of this hack show people effortlessly transforming mini braids into soft, cascading curls without stepping foot into the salon.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Residents were urged to keep cash and valuables on themselves at all times, even if stepping away from their car for just a small amount of time.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Goose-stepping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose-stepping. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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