steps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stepsnext
plural of step
as in path
the direction along which something or someone moves their steps led them through a long corridor

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steps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of step
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 Synonyms for steps
  1. path
  2. route
  3. way
  4. drives
  5. jumps
  6. runs
Noun
  • Refuse to let outside influences steer you down the wrong path.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Surprisingly, two of the three rats chose to take the less efficient path of turning away from the reward and running to the car to drive to their Froot Loop destination.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of path
Noun
  • New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Hunter gave up a touchdown in coverage on a go route down the sideline, his first such offense of the season.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of route
Noun
  • Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of way
Verb
  • Severe storms, the study found, lead to a capital depreciation shock that drives down the value of local assets.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • So what drives happiness at work?
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of drives
Verb
  • But then on Sunday afternoon, Mercury jumps the fence from airy Libra to icy Scorpio.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury does not approve of friendly overtures and starts a fight with Pluto, but then Mercury up and jumps from Libra to Scorpio and the argument becomes moot.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of jumps
Verb
  • In practice, a timing study of an operation that runs 24/7 might only involve 15 minutes of direct observation where the subject knows they are being watched.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Eligibility for the 2025 Grammys runs from September 16, 2023, through August 30, 2024.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of runs
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Thesaurus Entries Near steps

stepping up

steps

steps (along)

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