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take steps

VERB
act
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin carry out develop do enforce execute function move operate pursue respond serve undertake
STRONG
accomplish achieve consummate cook intrude labor maneuver officiate percolate perk perpetrate persevere persist practice preside
WEAK
carry on do a number do one's thing get in there go about go for broke go for it go in for go that route go to town knock off make progress take effect take part take up transort work out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon destroy discontinue disregard end fail forego forget give up idle ignore leave miss neglect stop
STRONG
cease follow leave alone quit
WEAK
abstain halt hesitate refrain

Example Sentences

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The government called for international actors to take steps to dismantle and prosecute the network.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Processing the consolidation and applications could take months, so experts are urging borrowers who need these plans to take steps now if they hope to stay eligible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The agency said it placed one manager on leave and would take steps such as analyzing vehicle use data statewide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"This learning included a complete review of all policies and procedures around attendance at unexplained deaths as we take steps to try and prevent something like this happening again," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

And as regards the question of left-handedness, ought we not to take steps to ascertain which of the passengers is left-handed?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie