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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
took steps to ensure that there would be no more incidences of food poisoning
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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
the manual enumerates every step in the procedure for shutting down the assembly line
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
he lives just a step away from his elderly mother, so he's there if she needs him for any reason
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as in to walk
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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2
as in to dance
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 to hurry
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 step
Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 May 2025
SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
All that off-grid, all-terrain focus lets the Lineage VT's American roots shine, but stepping through the sliding rear door is like taking a quick trip across the Atlantic.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Zuckerberg also has taken steps to improve his relationship with President Donald Trump.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 May 2025
SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
In light of these developments, the president appears to have made the rare decision to step away from the keyboard and refrain from commenting on any of the courts’ decisions.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
All that off-grid, all-terrain focus lets the Lineage VT's American roots shine, but stepping through the sliding rear door is like taking a quick trip across the Atlantic.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step
Noun
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The upper stages of both Falcons are expendable, but SpaceX has gotten very good at churning out that complicated piece of hardware.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The allegations stem from when Tate was living in England from 2013 to 2015, which was during the early stages of launching an adult webcam business.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump’s crypto strategy, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is raising $2.5 billion to build a corporate bitcoin reserve.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Billboard Japan’s Women in Music initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors since 2007.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The path to infection The most common way people swimming inland get sick is by swallowing the water.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Chinese government has put its economy on a path to capturing 45 percent of global manufacturing by 2030, up from just 6 percent in 2000, the U.N. projects; a move that will make China richer and therefore stronger.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The next year, shoe designer Roger Vivier saw Balenciaga’s bet and raised him a few inches, designing a thigh-thigh silhouette for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1963 collection in alligator leather.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The topper's cotton shell helps keep things cool, and it is designed to easily fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Rodriguez walked passed the victims and two other people, then turned to face the victims' backs and fired several times at them, the affidavit said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The actress, 40, walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Honey Don't!—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Steamy kisses and a Billie Eilish sweep The American Music Awards had it all: dancing, kissing, and even a family surprise.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Created by Simon Cowell, the show features performers from across the country and around the world auditioning for the judges to showcase a variety of talents, from singing and dancing to magic and stunts.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Snag a pair before the sale ends on May 26 at 8 a.m. Eastern, and hurry, because popular styles and sizes are sure to fly off the (virtual) shelves.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Aunt Phoebe hurries the girls home — to their residences and to the Red Center — before any cloak-red blood gets spilled.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The patriotic throw pillow measures 18.5 x 4.5 and looks great when added to an outdoor sofa, loveseat, sectional, or individual chair.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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In 2021, Minneapolis voters rejected a ballot measure — 56% to 44% — that would have replaced the MPD with a new public safety department.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2025
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“Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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