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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
took steps to ensure that there would be no more incidences of food poisoning
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2
as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
the manual enumerates every step in the procedure for shutting down the assembly line
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
he lives just a step away from his elderly mother, so he's there if she needs him for any reason
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1
as in to walk
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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2
as in to dance
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
she was in her element, happily stepping around the dance floor
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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
many people wanted to linger before the president's bier, but guards kept the line of mourners stepping forward
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Recent Examples of step
Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 May 2025
SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
All that off-grid, all-terrain focus lets the Lineage VT's American roots shine, but stepping through the sliding rear door is like taking a quick trip across the Atlantic.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Zuckerberg also has taken steps to improve his relationship with President Donald Trump.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 May 2025
SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
In light of these developments, the president appears to have made the rare decision to step away from the keyboard and refrain from commenting on any of the courts’ decisions.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
All that off-grid, all-terrain focus lets the Lineage VT's American roots shine, but stepping through the sliding rear door is like taking a quick trip across the Atlantic.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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The upper stages of both Falcons are expendable, but SpaceX has gotten very good at churning out that complicated piece of hardware.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The allegations stem from when Tate was living in England from 2013 to 2015, which was during the early stages of launching an adult webcam business.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump’s crypto strategy, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is raising $2.5 billion to build a corporate bitcoin reserve.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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GameStop is following in the footsteps of software company MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, which bought billions of dollars worth of bitcoin in recent years to become the largest corporate holder of the flagship cryptocurrency.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Investigators believed the person who killed Betsy Faria took the dog outside after she was stabbed, the probable cause said, and blood was cleaned up from the path between the victim and the patio door.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Divorce can feel like an octopus whose tentacles are hard at work sucking in whatever prey is in its path.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Ouellette won the 1,600 title (Martin was second) and another senior Oliver Guzy won the long jump (22 feet, 3 ¼ inches) was second in the 300 hurdles.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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In its early days, John Lewis – the bloodied young activist who’d become a senior statesman representing Georgia in the US Congress – walked along DC’s BLM Plaza.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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About four blocks away, Rivera, 30, was walking down Normandie Avenue.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Steamy kisses and a Billie Eilish sweep The American Music Awards had it all: dancing, kissing, and even a family surprise.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Backed by a live band, Jackson danced her way around the stage in a Vetements denim outfit while singing both songs, and backup dancers worked through flashy choreography nearby.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Snag a pair before the sale ends on May 26 at 8 a.m. Eastern, and hurry, because popular styles and sizes are sure to fly off the (virtual) shelves.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Aunt Phoebe hurries the girls home — to their residences and to the Red Center — before any cloak-red blood gets spilled.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The measure of these wars, as with all the wars this nation has fought, will be taken by the children.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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The patriotic throw pillow measures 18.5 x 4.5 and looks great when added to an outdoor sofa, loveseat, sectional, or individual chair.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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