step 1 of 2

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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 footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot steps in the sand leading into the water and back out again

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as in path
steps plural the direction along which something or someone moves their steps led them through a long corridor

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step

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verb

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Recent Examples of step
Noun
In response, Uber has taken steps to match female drivers with female riders whenever possible. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025 The first group proved faster and more effective at proposing next steps. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now, decades later, Sarandon appears content having stepped away from Hollywood, turning his attention to more personal passions. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Love needs to step his game up. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for step
Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
  • The hijacking of the sport and the community institutions that built it, by noxious forces using it for their own means.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.
    Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Helleson was paired with his buddy since the nascent stages of elementary school, LaCombe, presumably with Helleson being the stay-at-home partner for the Ducks’ leading scorer from the blue line last year.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her background is in conservation, marine biology and ecology, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, John McConnell, founder and creator of Earth Day.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
  • His oldest son, Jack, has followed in his footsteps and plays competitive football, alongside track and basketball.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The city of Miami is on the verge of settling a court fight over a jumbo digital billboard looming over the downtown waterfront, potentially easing the path for similar advertising structures to go up nearby.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • His path was enriched by mentorship and lessons, including advice from NBA superstars LeBron James and Chris Paul during elite summer camps in college.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 5-foot-1-inch singer with a very big voice is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in two weeks.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The 1-inch block heel provides a slight height boost while remaining as easy to walk in as flats.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If the value is too high, buyers may walk or struggle to get a loan.
    Mary Beth Eastman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • From dancers to rappers, there were 10 finalists going into the America's Got Talent finale hoping to walk away with the grand prize.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The inclusion of the Mumfords and Scottish step-dancing trad folkies Breabach kept the bill from being a full-on Nashville diaspora.
    Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
    Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.
    Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • That's why Amazon shoppers are hurrying to grab a soft and fluffy comforter for fall.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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