How to Use one-step in a Sentence

one-step

noun
  • This cannot be a one-step solution.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • The puncture-proof tires are useful, as is the easy one-step brake.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 9 May 2024
  • It’s meant to be used on damp hair for one-step blow drying and curling.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the stroller has a one-step fold, and attaching and detaching the car seat is a breeze.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Is there a more practical one-step outfit than one built on the best shirtdresses?
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
  • This one-step recipe is party-ready after two or three minutes in the food processor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
  • This one-step recipe is party-ready after two or three minutes in the food processor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The two-speed turntable is built with a one-step auto start, stop and return for simplicity's sake.
    — goodhousekeeping.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • The boy doing the one-step problems seemed miles away from what anyone would consider honors math work.
    — Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • This one-step recipe for a tailgate party or any type of celebration uses four cheeses and a cup of hot sauce.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • This one-step recipe for a tailgate party or any type of celebration uses four cheeses and a cup of hot sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • That simple one-step approach appealed to Ulta.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • The latest breakthrough is a new one-step process to make jelly ice into handy one-pound slabs, roughly the same size as cold gel packs.
    — ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
  • These range from simple one-step actions to longer sequences involving up to 26 steps.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Time for some one-step redecorating.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
  • This is the conclusion of a team of scientists from China who have found a one-step method of doing all this.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 July 2025
  • Coming in all shapes and styles, one-step wedding guest jumpsuits are elegant enough for formal events and easy enough for a night on the move.
    — Gaby Keiderling, harpersbazaar.com, 18 May 2023
  • That’s more doable to build in a cascading workflow but not as reliable for one-step pipelines for the reasons stated above.
    — Arkadiy Telegin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • There is no one-step approach to securing systems and infrastructure.
    — Ranjitkumar Sivakumar, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • However, the standout feature of this bra is its one-step clasp, which makes breastfeeding effortless.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Remember the Lion concept, which features two slants (a one-step slant on the inside and a three-step slant on the outside)?
    — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • If Young and Murray do aspire to be head coaches, there may have to be the one-step-back-to-take-two-steps-forward approach to it.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Its extra mild and gentle cleaning power boasts a one-step process that ensures deep cleaning without damaging any fabric.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
  • As a result, there are no nominees but instead a one-step evaluation and voting procedure.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The swift, one-step solution for achieving effortless skin became an undeniable hit.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • As a result, there are no nominees, but instead, a one-step evaluation and voting procedure.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The Fourth of July is all about the beginning of the two-steps-forward, one-step-back process of making our nation a more perfect union.
    — Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
  • There’s no one-step solution for melasma, but targeting it from multiple angles can deliver faster results.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025

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