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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps (on)
Verb
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The right-hander was charged with five runs over two-plus innings, allowing four hits and a walk with one strikeout.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Arizona State transfer Alec Belardes allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.—
Roger Sands,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Steps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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