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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
Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, Fried stepped short of sweeping predictions for 2026.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Chip Taylor Walked Away From Music To Gamble After recording seven solo albums in the 1970s, Taylor stepped away from music entirely in 1981.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
As a prelude to a lunar landing, the flight was an important step in testing the flight trajectory and operations before astronauts stepped foot on the moon's surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
If the couple stepped foot in Afghanistan, they would be recognized at the border by their biometric data as enemies of the Islamic Emirate.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Having stepped away from the traditional major-label system, Jeezy has embraced a more independent ethos—one that prioritizes authenticity over algorithm.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Webb stepped away from the company in 2020.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie stepped away from co-hosting the Winter Olympics to search for her mother.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kim also stepped behind the camera and directed episodes with the same passion and storytelling instinct that defined her work as an actor.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, Fried stepped short of sweeping predictions for 2026.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Chip Taylor Walked Away From Music To Gamble After recording seven solo albums in the 1970s, Taylor stepped away from music entirely in 1981.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
As a prelude to a lunar landing, the flight was an important step in testing the flight trajectory and operations before astronauts stepped foot on the moon's surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
If the couple stepped foot in Afghanistan, they would be recognized at the border by their biometric data as enemies of the Islamic Emirate.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Having stepped away from the traditional major-label system, Jeezy has embraced a more independent ethos—one that prioritizes authenticity over algorithm.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Webb stepped away from the company in 2020.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie stepped away from co-hosting the Winter Olympics to search for her mother.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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Slimmer and tapered cuts (like the ones below) look great on petite frames.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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For the 98th Academy Awards, Roach is sporting a short pixie-like look complete with piecey, tousled layers and tapered sides.—
Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to State Police, the students walked to a local business in Lincoln, New Hampshire with school staff and troopers to wait until a new bus arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Swift walked the carpet in 2015, with a helmet-like bob with Goldilocks curls.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Head coach Geno Auriemma danced in a cowboy hat.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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People swayed to Cléopâtre's music on Sunday, with some singing along and blowing her kisses, while performers in colorful clothes danced on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 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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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Child injured in shooting Police said a bullet struck the child in his right leg, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed the child to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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When Clark’s tooth went flying late in the game, members of the UCLA staff scurried around to try and find it.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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