Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose-steps
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Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 2025
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As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Idris the Valentine’s cow stomps in the footsteps of Squishmallows’ viral strawberry cow and the subsequent bestselling blueberry cow.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyone who steps foot through their doors is seen, served, and heard.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Watch the video above to see Tashia’s joy and disbelief when Chris steps inside!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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So, Bundle gets all three of her men, but trudges back home in heartbroken tears.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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As the decade trudges on, Brian becomes more serious about his work, never losing his soft spot for Margaret but otherwise gaining a sterling reputation as a hard-hitting interview.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rules get even tougher once a policyholder files a lawsuit, or an insurer reasonably believes a lawsuit could be filed.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The utility also does not set or raise utility prices on its own, the statement said, and the company files rates with the IURC.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Goose-steps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose-steps. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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