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as in walked
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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as in danced
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
she was in her element, happily stepping around the dance floor
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
many people wanted to linger before the president's bier, but guards kept the line of mourners stepping forward
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Recent Examples of stepped
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
New items, which won’t be new to anyone who has stepped foot inside one of California’s many taquerias, include new meats like chicken and chorizo, flour tortillas in addition to corn ones and, of course, burritos.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Gabriel kissed the girls who stepped on the red dot (Beatriz, Trinity) while Kayda kissed the boys who did the same (Zach, Bryce).
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Season 5 picks up the morning after Sydney, Richie and Natalie discover that Carmy has stepped away from the kitchen entirely, leaving the future of establishment in their hands.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Woodall stepped away to examine Busse’s tools again.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
As the medical cart slowly began departing the field, another Portoviejo player, Edison Caicedo, who was clearly not paying attention to his surroundings, stepped directly in front of the cart.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Obviously, in retrospect, Joe Biden should have stepped away from that race.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Matt appeared on early seasons of the reality show but stepped away in 2016 to enter rehab.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
Verb
But the injury bug came back to rear its ugly head as Brunson yet again appeared to be in discomfort after Spurs center Luke Kornet stepped on his ankle.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
New items, which won’t be new to anyone who has stepped foot inside one of California’s many taquerias, include new meats like chicken and chorizo, flour tortillas in addition to corn ones and, of course, burritos.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Gabriel kissed the girls who stepped on the red dot (Beatriz, Trinity) while Kayda kissed the boys who did the same (Zach, Bryce).
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Season 5 picks up the morning after Sydney, Richie and Natalie discover that Carmy has stepped away from the kitchen entirely, leaving the future of establishment in their hands.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Woodall stepped away to examine Busse’s tools again.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
As the medical cart slowly began departing the field, another Portoviejo player, Edison Caicedo, who was clearly not paying attention to his surroundings, stepped directly in front of the cart.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Obviously, in retrospect, Joe Biden should have stepped away from that race.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Matt appeared on early seasons of the reality show but stepped away in 2016 to enter rehab.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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Many newer designs rely on strategic ruching, molded cups, or tapered padding rather than stiff foam inserts that feel bulky and dig in.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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Boglioli Brown Tinto Terra Linen K-Suit Boglioli’s linen K-Suit consists of its trademark K-Jacket, which has been left unlined and unconstructed for maximum ease, and a pair of single-pleated trousers in a tapered cut.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Timmerman replaced Burnham and walked Jolyna Lamar and Rylee Slimp before Grant crushed a 260-foot no-doubter that hit a metal fence beyond the wall in left-center field.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Saylor Timmerman replaced Burnham and walked Jolyna Lamar and Rylee Slimp before Grant blasted a 260-foot homer that hit a metal fence beyond the wall in left-center field.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Fresh off her appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Xochitl Gomez danced to victory in DWTS season 32 with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In the months that followed, investigators determined that Mackenzie, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident, intentionally sped up the car.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Garcia’s phased renovation will continue across the remaining floors; for the best views, ask for an upper-level suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The baseball team beat Calvin Christian 7-1, then hurried across the plaza at SDSU — about 50 yards — to cheer the girls on.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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During a June 25, 2024, international soccer match, referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field due to heat illness and had to be rushed to the hospital.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Wittorp scurried over to a curtained side entrance.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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