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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 hurried
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
Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 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
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of trans teammate AB Hernandez.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Then, Brewers catcher William Contreas got the ball and stepped on third base, getting another force out at third base and ending the inning on a crazy double play.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Never having stepped on a track before, Pulido became one of the top San Diego-Imperial AAU runners in the spring, finishing third in the 3000-meter run at the USA Track and Field Championships, clocking a personal best time of 10-mnutes, 44-seconds.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
As Matthiessen stepped across the ship’s gray deck, the writer William Styron, his close friend, looked on with admiration.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Pineiro also had his left foot stepped on by a lineman after one kick, and punter Thomas Morstead had his right knee slammed into by 350-pound Vita Vea in the fourth quarter to keep alive a last-gasp drive.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Knueppel stepped to the line and completed the four-point play.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Singer stepped away, only to rejoin again in 2001.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 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
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of trans teammate AB Hernandez.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Then, Brewers catcher William Contreas got the ball and stepped on third base, getting another force out at third base and ending the inning on a crazy double play.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Never having stepped on a track before, Pulido became one of the top San Diego-Imperial AAU runners in the spring, finishing third in the 3000-meter run at the USA Track and Field Championships, clocking a personal best time of 10-mnutes, 44-seconds.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
As Matthiessen stepped across the ship’s gray deck, the writer William Styron, his close friend, looked on with admiration.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Pineiro also had his left foot stepped on by a lineman after one kick, and punter Thomas Morstead had his right knee slammed into by 350-pound Vita Vea in the fourth quarter to keep alive a last-gasp drive.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Knueppel stepped to the line and completed the four-point play.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
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Crutchfield walked attendees through both the plants and the college’s collection of dyestuffs, highlighting the institution’s sustainable processes at this rather unique urban greenspace.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jake Livanavage walked the puck down from center point and passed into the right circle.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Offering luxury-level footwear comfortable enough to be danced in at prices that their friends could stomach is the idea that had Braquet and Tenaillon pack in positions at Chloé to strike out on their own.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos danced on a precarious edge all day because of shortcomings almost everywhere else, some of which could pose real concerns.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But with victory comes hustle as stores hurried to fill the demand of playoff gear.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its creamy texture spreads beautifully, the tapered point defines lips effortlessly, and the 12-color shade range is home to nudes, pinks, and reds that flatter a variety of skin tones (something else McGrath is known for nailing).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to their tapered shape, the baskets are easy to slide under furniture or onto a shelf and add organic charm to any room corner that needs a little organization.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Four additional rounds were heard as the vehicle sped past South 76th Street and in the 7800 block of West Lapham Street, with speeds exceeding 80 mph.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Police are following up on reports that a truck and a car sped away.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
Fox 19 Cincinnati,
17 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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Some firms have scurried to ship early, but even a few days’ delay at sea could blow up their margins.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reed completed 23 of 32 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns and rushed 6 times for 55 yards.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Running back Isaac Brown rushed for 113 yards on 15 carries but lost one fumble.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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