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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
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Logan allegedly stepped on his brakes before firing multiple shots towards Wright’s vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of the trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After accidentally leaving a fan on overnight, Breyana stepped outside to find an unexpected visitor lounging in front of it — a squirrel.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
On October 12, Kelsey shared a TikTok video of the moment her dog stepped onto the grass of his very own yard for the first time.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway — all now in their 80s — have largely stepped away from the spotlight.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Freddie nearly stepped away from baseball in 2024 after his son Max was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Logan allegedly stepped on his brakes before firing multiple shots towards Wright’s vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of the trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After accidentally leaving a fan on overnight, Breyana stepped outside to find an unexpected visitor lounging in front of it — a squirrel.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
On October 12, Kelsey shared a TikTok video of the moment her dog stepped onto the grass of his very own yard for the first time.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway — all now in their 80s — have largely stepped away from the spotlight.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
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To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The legs are more tapered for a flattering finish, and the midweight fabric is a dream for the colder weather.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Both of them basically blanked him and walked on.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At first, Westergaard blamed the breach on an employee who had accidentally left them open and walked off the job.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The energy Mamdani inspired could be felt in the Paramount as people of all races and genders across the age spectrum danced in the room to upbeat rap and pop music.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bailey also danced his way through life and into our hearts as Fiyero in the 2024 film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, Wicked.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once enough cars have sped over these fissures, chunks begin breaking off to create those infamous potholes that pop tires and ruin shocks.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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