goose-steps

Definition of goose-stepsnext
present tense third-person singular of goose-step

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose-steps
Verb
  • 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
  • Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Watch the video above to see Tashia’s joy and disbelief when Chris steps inside!
    Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The South Side Irish Parade will steps off at noon March 15 at 103rd Street and Western Avenue in Beverly.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • So, Bundle gets all three of her men, but trudges back home in heartbroken tears.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The connection between Lifetouch and the Epstein files ties back to Black, a billionaire and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which owns Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT CLASH — GOP lawmaker fires back at Kimmel joke on immigration remarks, Epstein files.
    , FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
  • 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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