Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stutter-step
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Capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 while maneuvering in flight, these weapons are designed to compress enemy reaction times and evade many traditional missile defense systems.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026 -
Aurora police said Belt-Stubblefield crashed into two vehicles while trying to evade the stop.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Teams could also sidestep trade restrictions by agreeing long beforehand to make trades immediately after the draft.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One of the simplest ways to sidestep decluttering regret is to get honest about how easily an item could be replaced.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Lindsey dodged the vehicle and ran across the parking lot from Milligan, who followed him and ran over Lyndsey at a high speed.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Stutter-step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stutter-step. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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