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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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4
5
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
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Elizabeth Natividad wears a dress representing Lady Justice on the steps of City Hall.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Sakkari didn’t appear to like what Putintseva said after that and stepped over toward her side to address the comment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, the town of Chesterton has taken some temporary steps to ensure pedestrian safety.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Elizabeth Natividad wears a dress representing Lady Justice on the steps of City Hall.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Verb
While both Foley and The Undertaker, real name Mark Calloway, have stepped away from in-ring action, Foley may be stepping away from the wrestling business altogether.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Sakkari didn’t appear to like what Putintseva said after that and stepped over toward her side to address the comment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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This dormant stage creates an information vacuum where uncertainty breeds anxiety, productivity plummets and talent begins eyeing the exits.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But even if writing about Paris helped ease the transition, my mind was still flailing in this last codified stage, reverse language shock.—
Benedict Nguyễn
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Now 19, Jase has continued to follow his dad’s footsteps by attending the same Big Ten school as the older Richardson and getting selected in the first round of the NBA draft by a team his father played for — the Magic.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The effort is following in the footsteps of the Lake Effect project that was launched in 2013 and brought around 40 artists to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District to transform 19 walls and alleys into canvases.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Although Disney could have made Underworld, as well as Lucas' vision of the Sequel Trilogy, time has shown us the company took a different path with the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Storm tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Liam has repeatedly referenced a former City manager when ridiculing Noel’s decision to walk away.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Merrill got back to hitting after only walking the past two games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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February 2025 Six of Wands: With Venus dancing from your sign this month into Aries on the 4th, all eyes are on you, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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From new and established jewelry designers, these women dance to their own tune by creating pieces that are both heritage-inspired and iconic, leaving you wanting more after your first purchase.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Now the mammoth measure heads back to the House, which narrowly passed its own version at the end of May.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The House measure aims to lower federal costs by freezing states' provider taxes at current rates and prohibiting them from establishing new provider taxes.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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