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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
Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Robinson then stepped over Daniels, prompting the Hawks forward to get up with fighting words for the 7-footer.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Guthrie stepped away from Today temporarily to be with her family amid her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie’s sudden disappearance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Mike Tomlin stepped away from his job as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach after the 2025 season to be with his family and travel and just decompress.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Academy has largely stepped away from the award.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Up stepped Moniak, who clobbered Treinen’s first-pitch sweeper 428 feet.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Community leaders stepped on the ballroom dance floor to support the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
The surge of attention comes as Brady himself has stepped away from any Olympic ambitions.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Robinson then stepped over Daniels, prompting the Hawks forward to get up with fighting words for the 7-footer.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Guthrie stepped away from Today temporarily to be with her family amid her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie’s sudden disappearance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Mike Tomlin stepped away from his job as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach after the 2025 season to be with his family and travel and just decompress.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Academy has largely stepped away from the award.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Up stepped Moniak, who clobbered Treinen’s first-pitch sweeper 428 feet.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Community leaders stepped on the ballroom dance floor to support the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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The car’s most eye-catching feature is arguably its tapered posterior.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The long, tapered length adds to the edgy effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That happened to be Duran, who took third on a wild pitch and scored after Marcelo Mayer walked and Yoshida came through with the game-winning single.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander struck out four and walked two.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Flemister danced every Bud Billiken parade since 2015, his mother said.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the clip, the mom of two danced around the sprawling home's expansive backyard, sharing a glimpse of the stunning views, swimming pool, indoor basketball court and elevator.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Product development has already been sped up with TickPick’s support, according to Brennan.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a wealth of spa options here, none meant to be hurried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of us hurried to the NASA website to learn more about this frontierswoman, with the extravagant hair and the biceps of a steelworker, a photo of which also went viral.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The officer was rushed to the hospital for treatment.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kids injured in crash Boston EMS rushed four children to a hospital after a vehicle struck them in a crosswalk at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and East Brookline Street in the South End.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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