step (on)

verb

Definition of step (on)next
as in to run over

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  1. run over
  2. run down
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  • But most imperative of all was Blade Tidwell, who allowed two runs over a career-high five innings and featured a six-pitch mix — technically five, in his assessment.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Genesis Mission project is planned to run over the coming months.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of run over
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  • Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of run down
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“Step (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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