as in departs
to leave a place often for another
now that my ride's here, I'll be stepping along
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps (along)
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The 12-member team will be announced before the Team USA squad departs for the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup, scheduled for June 1-7 in Leon, Mexico.—
Gary Bedore
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
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There are no upfront costs to participate, and brands retain 100 percent of their revenue, a structure that departs from conventional wholesale or consignment frameworks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Prosecutors say Hudson exits the cabin and looks left and right down the hallway.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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All ramps and exits along the 22 Freeway are open in the area.—
Kevin Sablan,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Mazariegos and Jorge Nuño, an entrepreneur, say the code doesn’t solve homelessness and instead just moves people around.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Competitive pay and flexibility matter, but the opportunity for companies goes further.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The top two finishers in San Diego City Council primaries advance to November runoffs even if one candidate gets more than 50% of the votes in the primary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Or say a family gets an issue of our magazine—AI could provide a guide on what the parents need to know to have a great experience at bedtime reading this with their child.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Steps (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20%28along%29. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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