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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
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
As an initial step, the CRFB advocates capping what these formerly super-high-earners, garnering the biggest payments, will receive going forward.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Fans are reacting strongly to the news of Val Kilmer returning to the screen without ever stepping on the set.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Barsotti hopes the four styles of arancini are a good next step.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
As an initial step, the CRFB advocates capping what these formerly super-high-earners, garnering the biggest payments, will receive going forward.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Create a way for your peer group to step away.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Fans are reacting strongly to the news of Val Kilmer returning to the screen without ever stepping on the set.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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The term includes everyone from star kids to newbies with limited means.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined the fire was started by human means in the boiler room, Pekara said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the cool, windy elements, the Wrigley vibes set the stage for what is expected to be another playoff season for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The administration of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is following in the footsteps of its predecessor by squandering taxpayers’ money to conceal information from the public that the public has the absolute right to know.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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Born March 21, 1940 in Yonkers, New York, Taylor initially followed in his father Elmer Voight’s professional golfing footsteps before dropping out of college and moving back to NYC to pursue a music career, signing with April Blackwood, which later became EMI and then Sony Music.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The measure passed the Senate 89-10 but now faces a challenging path in the House of Representatives, where Republicans, who have the majority, are fearful of being forced into a bad deal.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Where spatial curvature is large, the deviations from straight-line paths are large, and the rate at which time passes can dilate significantly as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Spread a couple of inches of damp bedding material, such as peat moss, shredded paper, or good old-fashioned dirt, in the bottom of the container.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Against Country Day, pitching a complete game while throwing 117 pitches, Langford scattered five hits, walked three and fanned 11 in the victory.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When dancing among the trees, the tallest don’t always win, unless those trees also happen to be the most interested in the job that comes with height.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Six women in motorcycle jackets saunter onto the stage at the Coronado Historical Association, dancing to a goofy opening number.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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