Synonyms for stepping stone
step·ping stone

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1. stepping stonenoun

   Synonyms:
   means, way

2. stepping stonenoun

   A stone that can be stepped on in crossing something, especially a marsh or creek

   Synonyms:
   way, means

3. stepping stonenoun

   Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

   Synonyms:
   way, means

Princeton's WordNet

1. stepping stonenoun

   a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing

2. stepping stonenoun

   any means of advancement

   "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"

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1. Serena Williams:

   I felt like I started out really well, played really strong in the first set and just building on that, so, I feel like I can still improve and get better throughout this tournament, for sure. This is a good stepping stone for right now.

2. Josh Crowther:

   I'm hoping this is the groundwork or a stepping stone.

3. Debra Forman:

   We really see it as a stepping stone to a brighter future, i feel like it changes the trajectory of lives.

4. Tufan Erginbilgic:

   It is an important stepping stone in enabling a stronger circular economy in the polyester industry and helping to reduce unmanaged plastic waste.

5. Geoff Diehl:

   Elizabeth Warren promised just a few weeks ago that Elizabeth Warren ’d spend all of her time and energy focused on Massachusetts, it’s very clear Elizabeth Warren’s using Massachusetts as a stepping stone for president of the United States in 2020.