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a step from

ADVERB

beside

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WEAK

abreast of adjacent to adjoining alongside aside at one's elbow at the edge of at the side of bordering on by cheek by jowl close at hand close to close upon connected with contiguous to fornent in juxtaposition near nearby neck and neck neighboring next door to nigh opposite overlooking round side by side verging on with

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Still, as Oklo noted Tuesday, the license represents a step from design and planning to real-world execution.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He was a step from the major leagues and he couldn’t believe it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2020

I grow herbs on my deck, just a step from my kitchen door, so it’s easy to cook this way for much of the year.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2019

Vogelbach took a step from the box, watching it go as he started to amble to first.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2019

He called her “Mis’ Creighton” sometimes as his older brothers did when they teased her; it was just a step from the too-bold joke of addressing her by her given name.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

a step from

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