STEPS Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

steps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of steps next

plural of step

as in path

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

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steps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of step

as in walks

to go on foot I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner

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as in dances

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 speeds

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 steps

Noun

April 20 – May 20 Steady steps feel especially comforting now. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026 Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station. —

Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 The Lebanese government has also taken steps to distance itself from Hezbollah, including issuing arrest warrants for members behind the strikes into Israel and calling for the dismantling of Hezbollah's military wing. —

Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026 The Strongest Town Contest celebrates towns that are taking steps to address challenges related to transportation, housing and finances. —

Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026 But these are just the first steps. —

Matt Mahan, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026 House Democratic leaders had already begun steps to bring the measure to the floor before the weekend strikes, and the bombing campaign only accelerated those efforts. —

Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026 And-- and there were further steps of it that-- that also did not concede in any meaningful way. —

CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 Also, strong steps against the Russian shadow fleet that surreptitiously transports energy products, designation of Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and other economic measures strongly penalizing Russia and aiding Ukraine. —

U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026

Verb

The boy died at the hospital just steps away from where he was struck, cops said. —

Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026 So the question of when, or whether, Michaels steps away remains open. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026 In their place steps a deep crop of young talented options, all hoping to emerge this spring. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 These were analyzing their own strengths and opponents’ weaknesses, forecasting what steps the opponents would take, and making a decision on what to do next. —

Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026 Each offers cool coastal decor and plenty of seclusion, along with amenities such as restaurants, events, and beautiful beaches just steps away. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 For more than 75 nights, BJ and his family have stayed at the new Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, which officially opened in December, steps away from the hospital campus. —

Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Try one of Bud & Alley's sister restaurants, The Taco Bar, Pizza Bar, and Trattoria, just steps away. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 Everyone who steps foot through their doors is seen, served, and heard. —

Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps

Noun

The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Is there a path for states to keep pushing for a Live Nation breakup?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026