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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
Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And out stepped Messi and his teammates.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Almost a decade ago, UNC forward and Atlanta native Caleb Wilson stepped onto the old Hawks practice courts at then-Philips Arena for a basketball camp where NBA All-Stars Al Horford, Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague were all in attendance.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
After the second recoupling, which saw Corbin couple up with Melanie Moreno, the two stepped away from the group for a private chat.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Dion has stepped away from the spotlight since she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
And Burt stepped over the line, wanting to get in the way of my work.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Soccer is ‘magic’ Most of the players were born outside of Haiti, and most have never stepped foot in the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The league has, for the most part, stepped away from the political messaging that alienated a sizable portion of the audience.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
The defendant frequently stepped just outside the courtroom, lambasting the case and Engoron.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 June 2026
And out stepped Messi and his teammates.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Almost a decade ago, UNC forward and Atlanta native Caleb Wilson stepped onto the old Hawks practice courts at then-Philips Arena for a basketball camp where NBA All-Stars Al Horford, Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague were all in attendance.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
After the second recoupling, which saw Corbin couple up with Melanie Moreno, the two stepped away from the group for a private chat.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Dion has stepped away from the spotlight since she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
And Burt stepped over the line, wanting to get in the way of my work.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Soccer is ‘magic’ Most of the players were born outside of Haiti, and most have never stepped foot in the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The league has, for the most part, stepped away from the political messaging that alienated a sizable portion of the audience.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Verb
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Nick Kurtz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th to force home the winning run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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With thousands of dejected Spain supporters trudging past, fans of the Blue Sharks danced in celebration as supporters of other countries high fived and embraced them.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, uber-socialite Nan Kempner, and fellow fashion designers Halston, Donna Karan, and Oscar de la Renta sipped champagne from crystal stemware and danced the night away on the main deck.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Graham quickly sped away in a 2023 white Mercedes.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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To solve the problem, the team turned to phased arrays, flat electronic antennas that steer radio beams without moving parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Ojeda’s said her boyfriend, Julio, hurried into the hall.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
Verb
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City leaders and entrepreneurs have rushed to embrace the games, staging watch parties, block festivals and bar takeovers.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Law enforcement agencies across the world have rushed to integrate AI into their investigations, promising faster arrests and higher case closure rates.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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