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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
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Communities — around the time Steyer stepped away from the business.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Another passenger riding along also stepped outside but stayed near the front passenger-side door, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Aryna Sabalenka stepped onto court Philippe-Chatrier in a Nike kit and custom necklace by Material Good for her first round match during the 2026 French Open, Roland-Garros, on Tuesday in Paris.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Toward the end of his performance, the singer stepped off the stage for a quick dance number and to walk through the crowd before finishing his set as the audience cheered.
—Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Tserenbat said, on the first time the kids, ranging from ages 15 to 13, stepped on a Minnesota sheet of ice.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Personal Injury Attorney John Morgan also stepped away after from the Dreamers following the Rays’ sale, after promising hundreds of millions of dollars to the baseball effort in Orlando.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Aleksi was with a group of young men, standing by some flower sellers, when Defne and Mete stepped off the ferry.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Verb
The Twins then broke the stalemate in the 11th inning when Brooks Lee sent a bases-clearing double deep to right field, bringing home Ryan Kreidler, the automatic runner, as well as Luke Keaschall and Byron Buxton, who had singled and walked respectively, before Lee stepped to the plate.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Communities — around the time Steyer stepped away from the business.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Another passenger riding along also stepped outside but stayed near the front passenger-side door, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Aryna Sabalenka stepped onto court Philippe-Chatrier in a Nike kit and custom necklace by Material Good for her first round match during the 2026 French Open, Roland-Garros, on Tuesday in Paris.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Toward the end of his performance, the singer stepped off the stage for a quick dance number and to walk through the crowd before finishing his set as the audience cheered.
—Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Tserenbat said, on the first time the kids, ranging from ages 15 to 13, stepped on a Minnesota sheet of ice.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Personal Injury Attorney John Morgan also stepped away after from the Dreamers following the Rays’ sale, after promising hundreds of millions of dollars to the baseball effort in Orlando.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Aleksi was with a group of young men, standing by some flower sellers, when Defne and Mete stepped off the ferry.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 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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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
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Seoul would maintain its goal of the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, while pursuing a phased and pragmatic approach to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue in close coordination with the international community, the spokesperson said.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Shaina hurried into a room with some of Alamo’s wives.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Ismaila Sarr said a prayer as the Palace substitutes and coaching staff rushed on to the pitch, a delighted mob.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Three people were rushed to the hospital after escaping a burning home in Westminster on Thursday morning.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
28 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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