STEPS Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

steps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of steps next

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

as in walks

to go on foot I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner

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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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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 steps

Noun

Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday. —

Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026 The Outer Banks Beach Club is a timeshare resort that rents one-, two-, or three-bedroom condos just steps from the ocean. —

Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 While many bookstores have struggled to stay open in the internet age, Square Books tripled down and opened more locations mere steps from its flagship on the Oxford Square over the course of the past 26 years. —

Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 Madaket This charming two-bedroom cottage is located in the historic Cod Fish neighborhood and is steps from favorite spots like the Sconset Market and Claudette’s Sandwich shop. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026 If school districts representing more than 50% of students enrolled in Lake County public schools approve resolutions in support of the sales tax referendum, Karner will be required to take steps to place the referendum on the ballot. —

Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Ran up and down 150 steps ten times each day for eight years until a masturbating man greeted me at the top. —

Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 Lee points out that rising filmmakers are advised to go forward with independently shooting their own projects, but that there is not a straightforward pipeline for the next steps. —

Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026

Verb

Located in the city’s Cultural District, steps away from world-class museums, the property is also filled with art. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 That said, there are plenty of those other attractions nearby, too, in the neighborhood that’s not far from Chinatown and boasts all the major designer brands and several malls steps away. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Into that gap steps L-theanine, a natural sleep aid that’s been quietly building a case in the research. —

Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 The Jonathan Stout Orchestra, featuring Hilary Alexander, performed for the crowd, the ocean just steps away. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 These sculptures are sure to become just as iconic as Chris Burden’s Urban Light (2008) and Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass (1969/2012), both steps away. —

Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Hannah Lee owns In the Meadow; a flower shop steps away from the Beltline's newest stretch. —

Emily McLeod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The facility will be located near East Garfield Boulevard and South Prairie Avenue in what’s now a vacant lot, steps away from the Garfield CTA Green Line stop. —

Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The best part is that it’s located on the sand at the beach just steps away from the famous boardwalk. —

Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps

Noun

Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Finding a way to better utilize those strengths in the NHL is his best path to a secure role.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026