Synonyms for stepping 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. Steve White-Cooper:

   They recognise that sport and business works neatly together and there are lot of transferable skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork, players have got to utilise doors that can open, and use them as a stepping stone into life after rugby.

2. Buhlebenkosi Bhebhe:

   life is like a chess game, and I am but a mere pawn that against all odds moves forward in the face of any danger in the hope of one day becoming a greater than I am. like a pawn I only move forward towards my goal and do not under any circumstances go back or retreat. I aim at achieving excellence through hard work and dedication to the job at hand. even when all seems impossible and out of reach I believe that failure is not an option but a stepping stone towards achieving my dreams.

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. Lynn Nabors-McNally:

   Shes young. Its her first time in a stage like this and only her second Grand Slam, so I think theres a lot to gain from it, its a great stepping stone to a lot of things.

5. William Nylander:

   We’ve come a long way, it’s been a long process and a lot of hard work. This is just a stepping stone for where we want to go.