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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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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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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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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
Jacob Olidort, National Review, 17 May 2025
There was a synergy, too, between the spliff and the shelter of the cathedral steps.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
After having misgivings in her role about accusing a high school swim coach of molestation and stepping away from her blog, she is ultimately vindicated.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Rallying Europe around a tougher stance on Iran is a clear, achievable step toward shaping history in the right direction -- and sending a message that chaos has consequences.
—Jacob Olidort, National Review, 17 May 2025
There was a synergy, too, between the spliff and the shelter of the cathedral steps.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Verb
Gregg Popovich, the iconic head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is stepping away from his position, but not leaving the NBA entirely.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
After having misgivings in her role about accusing a high school swim coach of molestation and stepping away from her blog, she is ultimately vindicated.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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The ‘Turkey Brothers’ steal the encore with a boisterous jam As fans begged for an encore to an empty stage, an unlikely guest took center stage.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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But the Everton commission has been a unique experience because of how involved the fans have been and the weighty task of following in Leitch’s footsteps.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Fiennes follows in the footsteps of the late Donald Sutherland, who portrayed Coriolanus Snow in the series’ first four films that kicked off with The Hunger Games hitting theaters in 2012.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Before the sun gets too powerful, go horseback riding at the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area or tackle the 5.6-mile bike path and trail at West Feliciana Sports Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Small measurements, big impacts While land sinking less than an inch per year might not seem like much on paper, small shifts in land can have big effects.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, are generally maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Verb
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When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Marek Reichman, Aston’s chief creative officer and executive vice president, walked us through the Vantage Roadster’s admittedly familiar sheet metal.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
Verb
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There’s singing, dancing, bubbles and of course the Hot Dog Dance so synonymous with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The music video is no different, with psychedelic graphics, bright colors and dancing Smurfs galore (with Rihanna, 37, playing Smurfette).—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In the clip, Danielle filmed her dog hurrying to the corner by the door.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Juan and Alfredo—who arrives just afterward—don’t have time to mourn their friend’s death and hurry to leave after seeing people with flashlights heading toward the building.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Created through a bipartisan measure signed into law by President Trump in 2020, the lifeline serves veterans and non-English speakers in addition to LGBTQ+ young people.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Both sides repeatedly accused each other of massive violations until the measure expired.—
DASHA LITVINOVA,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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