Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: stepping stone

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Usage examples:

A common stepping stone Williams has clients use is creating a common language.

Source: https://biztimes.com/how-wisconsin-companies-are-tackling-wellness-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/

Bakhmut is a stepping stone to seizing the remaining half.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-kremlin-wagner-group-wagner-vladimir-putin-b2319900.html

Bravemansgame will use this effort as a stepping stone in his bid for back-to-back wins in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/horse-racing/royale-pagaille-shocks-big-two-28164057

Certainly education is a stepping stone to a career but it should also teach young children how to adopt and appreciate the concept of being human and what that means.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/reducing-roads-to-tractor-speeds-to-get-us-on-bikes-like-294537/

Conservationist Babu Ram Lamichhane, who wasn’t involved in the study, said he believes the study serves as a stepping stone for further investigations.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/do-tiger-dense-habitats-also-help-save-carbon-stock-its-complicated/

For aspiring young sailors like Jack, the International Youth Championships serve as a crucial stepping stone along the Olympic pathway and into professional sailing.

Source: https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/other-sport/youth-sailor-jack-graham-troll-to-represent-great-britain-at-the-youth-world-championships-4265962

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he believes peace deal was a stepping stone towards a united Ireland.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sinn-fein-tony-blair-troubles-ira-northern-ireland-b2313048.html

He trained at the Drama Center London for three years and has previously described his arrival into the industry as 'a liberation' and a 'stepping stone into another life.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-12084991/Pierce-Brosnan-reveals-never-gets-angry-relies-meditation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

I am the one who chose Everton for him because it would have been a stepping stone to move on elsewhere.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/ps25m-everton-player-who-liverpool-wanted-to-sign-eyes-move-to-germany-4163451

Inclusion is an important stepping stone toward a more virtuous, just, righteous, anti-racist, anti-sexist etc. world, but it’s not a productive political goal.

Source: https://themanitoban.com/2023/11/the-trap-of-inclusivity/46088/

“I think freshman summer is a stepping stone to sophomore summer, and sophomore summer is a stepping stone to junior summer,” he continued.

Source: https://harvardindependent.com/2023/03/bracing-for-the-summer-at-harvard/

“I think freshman summer is a stepping stone to sophomore summer, and sophomore summer is a stepping stone to junior summer,” he continued.

Source: https://harvardindependent.com/2023/03/bracing-for-the-summer-at-harvard/

It's a stepping stone to some of the world's biggest sporting events.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8095081/meet-the-teams-preparing-for-huskisson-triathlon/?src=rss

Osland plans to play in both as they could be a stepping stone from the developmental Cactus Tour to the second-tier Epson Tour.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/hot-start-to-golf-season-has-canadas-megan-osland-eyeing-epson-tour-6594893

Rob Howard’s dramatic thriller Backdraft was a key stepping stone in William Baldwin’s career – but did you know Depp was reportedly in the running to play the part?

Source: https://www.koimoi.com/listicles/johnny-depp-rejecting-films-resulted-in-the-brangelina-romance-keanu-reeves-bagging-the-matrix-films-list-of-classic-films-he-declined/

Shaw went on to share that NJC offered so much to him in terms of being a stepping stone as he moved on to other things in his life and now as he reflects back he appreciates the lessons learned and relationships built there.

Source: https://www.journal-advocate.com/2023/02/05/northeastern-junior-college-honors-outstanding-alumni-and-supporters/

The authors claimed Milczewski used his tenure at Hillcrest as 'a stepping stone for his career,' treating teachers like 'robots' and failing to hold students accountable for transgressions.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12887581/NYC-Hillcrest-school-video-israel-palestine-protest-Scott-Milczewski-principal-reassigned.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Castle, if given a thumbs-up, will serve as both a first- and second-stage facility, “so that ladies can graduate… and then move to a place that’s a safe stepping stone.”

Source: https://www.cloverdalereporter.com/news/recovery-house-operator-eyes-new-women-only-surrey-location/

The FIFA Under-20 tournament serves as a stepping stone for Nigerian players to make their mark on the international football stage.

Source: https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/06/unleashing-nigerian-football-talent-the-impact-of-the-fifa-under-20-tournament/

These successes mustn’t be seen as the end but as a stepping stone towards achieving lasting peace and security in Nigeria.

Source: https://www.yohaig.ng/naija-news/security-news/defence-hq-announces-elimination-of-four-key-terrorist-leaders/