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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
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
While important steps had been taken to address the abuse scandals during his predecessor’s tenure, there was still much more the church needed to do.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Walking with a cane and recovering from a recent illness, Mr. Lev could not resist doing a little jig as stepped upon it to the cheers of friends and family.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
While important steps had been taken to address the abuse scandals during his predecessor’s tenure, there was still much more the church needed to do.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pull yourself away from the outdoor living space and step inside, where the beds are from Tempur-Pedic and one of the bathrooms features an alfresco bathtub.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Walking with a cane and recovering from a recent illness, Mr. Lev could not resist doing a little jig as stepped upon it to the cheers of friends and family.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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There was a time when theater artists were encouraged to dig deeper into what made the stage unique as a form — most notably the palpable connection between actors and spectators.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Matheus Nunes’ strike was the eighth occasion that Emery’s team have let one in at that do-or-die stage of a contest.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have followed in their mother’s footsteps to raise cancer awareness among young people.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Robert follows in the fancy footsteps of his sister, Bindi, who was crowned the champion of season 21 alongside professional partner Derek Hough (now a judge on DWTS) in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Offer meaningful equity—Whether through stock options, profit-sharing or alternative incentives, companies must design real paths for stakeholders to participate in success, not just work for it.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch keeping it away from the trunk.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bell is seen in the footage walking through the classroom as well, court documents show.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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On Tuesday, April 29, the rapper, 30, posted a video on TikTok and Instagram of herself walking through the area that will soon become her own Popeyes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their best wins in that stretch were beating the 44-win Detroit Pistons on the road and dancing on the desiccated corpse of the Dallas Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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McGrath recalled the one time his friend filmed himself dancing at the airport.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Verb
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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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When the final whistle sounded Saturday, coach Mikey Varas seemed eager for Tuesday to hurry up.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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The university saw a string of suicides around 2010, and one victim’s father sued Cornell for negligence by not implementing appropriate suicide prevention measures related to the numerous bridges in the Ithaca, New York, area.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The email includes urgent measures recipients must take.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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