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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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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
Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 18 June 2026
There’s sublime satisfaction in having each step of your meal waved your way in handheld progression.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
Toward the end of the ride, the driver stepped away from the carriage to snap a picture of the family.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2026
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Noun
The eGates offer a process similar to the kind used by travelers at some European airports and eliminate the step of handing over an ID to a TSA officer at a counter prior to security screening.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 18 June 2026
There’s sublime satisfaction in having each step of your meal waved your way in handheld progression.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Verb
In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
Toward the end of the ride, the driver stepped away from the carriage to snap a picture of the family.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The memorandum signed by leaders of the United States and Iran sets the stage for negotiations over the two issues.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be delighted that Prince George will follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton in September.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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Kensington Palace recently confirmed the young king-to-be will be following in Prince William and Prince Harry's footsteps by enrolling at the prestigious school.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Noun
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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That too many people pursue self-destructive paths for example.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP Coni Dubois said several inches of water flooded her home overnight in Houma, southwest of New Orleans, but others in the community had worse damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Johnson allowed one walk with career highs of eight strikeouts and six innings, while throwing 90 pitches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Manny Machado hit a first pitch, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a 7-6 win and the Braves to their ninth loss in the last 12 games.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Young performers with the Confidence Is Everything cheer group and musicians from the Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School led a lineup of 15 contingents dancing, marching and riding along the inner streets of the park while celebrants and passersby cheered them on.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Where do dads go to dance on Father's Day?—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Verb
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But hurry—some of our favorites are already selling out!—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
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But hurry, sizes are selling out quickly on Madewell.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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