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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
Paul Harris,
Variety,
29 June 2026
But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The parade, featuring children on bikes and wagons, stepped off from Campbell and Fourth streets as part of the annual Swedish Days festivities.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Molly Darlington / Getty Images When Guillermo Ochoa stepped onto the pitch in the 78th minute of Mexico’s match with Czechia last week, the stadium let out a roar that seemed to reverberate across the country and beyond.
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Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Remember when George Strait stepped on stage?
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Wiedlin stepped away, and Paula Jean Brown joined the group in 1984.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
On that note of cleaning, rugs can take a beating—after all, they’re getting stepped on every day.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
But Chapman inadvertently stepped on Gelof’s right hand as the second baseman was applying the tag with his glove hand.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Verb
As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.
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Paul Harris,
Variety,
29 June 2026
But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The parade, featuring children on bikes and wagons, stepped off from Campbell and Fourth streets as part of the annual Swedish Days festivities.
—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Molly Darlington / Getty Images When Guillermo Ochoa stepped onto the pitch in the 78th minute of Mexico’s match with Czechia last week, the stadium let out a roar that seemed to reverberate across the country and beyond.
—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Remember when George Strait stepped on stage?
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Wiedlin stepped away, and Paula Jean Brown joined the group in 1984.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
On that note of cleaning, rugs can take a beating—after all, they’re getting stepped on every day.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
But Chapman inadvertently stepped on Gelof’s right hand as the second baseman was applying the tag with his glove hand.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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Its tapered base fits most cupholders, and the insulated design does a great job keeping drinks cold well past the first sip.
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Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z pumps covered the foot in mirror-bright Vintage Rose laminated calf leather, narrowing into a tapered point above a 100mm stiletto and the house’s red sole.
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Kyle Teel walked and then Andrew Benintendi doubled.
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Spears' budding models — whose father is Kevin Federline — walked the Vetements menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on Friday, June 26, proving that they're built for the stage just like their mom.
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Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
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The Congo fans danced, sang, hugged, shouted in disbelief.
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District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 33 vehicles safely drove past the area before Bickham sped down the freeway.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
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The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups.
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In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions.
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People rushed for cover under restaurant tables and hurried out of their homes into the streets.
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After a decade of grueling in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, several miscarriages and successfully passing her 12-week milestone, Crane, who formerly worked as a mental health nurse, hurried to the hospital.
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In Panama, people rushed to donate supplies to Venezuela, part of a surge across Latin America to help the stricken country.
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Medics rushed the victim to Harlem Hospital, where he’s expected to survive.
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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