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Recent Examples of footstep
To follow the Nakasendo is to walk in the footsteps of merchants and warriors, poets and pilgrims—and to write your own story into its centuries-old landscape.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Cusack is also following in the footsteps of his brother Brandon by heading to JJC.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Tracing the Franklin expedition’s footsteps Past this point in the story, the record is dotted with blanks that can only be filled in by archaeological finds, Inuit oral histories and scant documentary evidence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Cusack is also following in the footsteps of his brother Brandon by heading to JJC.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Tracing the Franklin expedition’s footsteps Past this point in the story, the record is dotted with blanks that can only be filled in by archaeological finds, Inuit oral histories and scant documentary evidence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footstep
Noun
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The best types of desks for small spaces are often those with a small footprint and ample storage.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.—
Govinda Rao Banothu,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Take steps to keep your financial records and personally identifying information secure.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Inmates on the first step could be out of isolation and in a group setting for four hours a day, said Raemisch, the former head of the Colorado prison system.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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