1
as in walks
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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2
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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3
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
Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The spokesperson, Ibrahim Ahmed, declined to say when the attorneys would decide on the city’s next steps.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Hegseth praised contributions from allies including South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and said Japan was taking concrete steps to bolster its defenses.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Other states have taken similar steps recently.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The board did not discuss further steps to fill the ongoing vacancy.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Start with credit, tax and mail protections All four steps below run through the credit bureaus, the IRS or USPS.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Villa Relais Il Termine sits inside a lush forest just steps away from the shore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The blue and green lines will get you to the first two stops, both steps away from the stadium.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
In it, the pathologists described what steps the doctors and nurses took to try to save the babies.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
The color scheme in shades of white and sky blue evokes a scene just steps away — the French Riviera — and striped patterns give a beach resort feel.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
In Taipei, Cheng spoke to CNN just steps away from the towering bronze statue of former KMT leader Chiang Kai-shek, whose defeat by communist forces during the Chinese civil war eight decades ago led to his retreat to the island – sowing the seed of tensions across the Taiwan Strait ever since.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Midtown takes the number two spot, with a residential area just steps away from jobs, arts and university districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
On her spellbinding fifth album, Aldous Harding steps closer than ever to the camera lens without coming into focus.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Noun
With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The spokesperson, Ibrahim Ahmed, declined to say when the attorneys would decide on the city’s next steps.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Hegseth praised contributions from allies including South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and said Japan was taking concrete steps to bolster its defenses.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Other states have taken similar steps recently.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The board did not discuss further steps to fill the ongoing vacancy.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Start with credit, tax and mail protections All four steps below run through the credit bureaus, the IRS or USPS.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
In Florida, a meteorologist steps outside her office at dawn to look up as the thin flakes of a light snow begin to fall between the fronds of the palm trees.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Villa Relais Il Termine sits inside a lush forest just steps away from the shore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The blue and green lines will get you to the first two stops, both steps away from the stadium.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
In it, the pathologists described what steps the doctors and nurses took to try to save the babies.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
The color scheme in shades of white and sky blue evokes a scene just steps away — the French Riviera — and striped patterns give a beach resort feel.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
In Taipei, Cheng spoke to CNN just steps away from the towering bronze statue of former KMT leader Chiang Kai-shek, whose defeat by communist forces during the Chinese civil war eight decades ago led to his retreat to the island – sowing the seed of tensions across the Taiwan Strait ever since.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Midtown takes the number two spot, with a residential area just steps away from jobs, arts and university districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
On her spellbinding fifth album, Aldous Harding steps closer than ever to the camera lens without coming into focus.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps
Noun
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anger, denial, and fear are merely steps along the path of grieving.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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McCarthy and Hunter Goodman drew walks off Houser, Willi Castro delivered an RBI single, and Sterling Thompson took one for the team, getting plunked by Houser with the bases loaded.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Tolly Sherry dances with her son Brad at his wedding.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the technology risks becoming outdated as Starlink Mobile adds more robust features, including data for select mobile apps, video calling, and, eventually, 150Mbps speeds through a next-generation network.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Adequate spacing ensures sunlight and air can reach all parts of the plant, which speeds up fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Officials from Taiwan and Japan are optimistic the route will boost tourism, foster trade and deepen bilateral ties.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Steps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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