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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
Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But Miller stepped off and had Call hung up between first and second base.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The students are so skilled that fifth grader Ryliegh stepped behind the CBS News Atlanta camera to help film the news story.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As Thomas raced toward third base, Samaniego stepped off the rubber and threw to third baseman Caleb Durbin, who was waiting to make the tag.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The world is quite a different place, in other words, from when this most politically and historically conscious of filmmakers, now based in France, last stepped behind the camera; there is some catching up to do.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 May 2026
But nature abhors a vacuum, and into that void has stepped a revolution.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Back to school Marqise Lee stepped to the lectern Friday, in full cap and gown, looked out over a full crowd at Galen Center, and cleared his throat.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If leadership is the ability to influence, inspire and guide, Alex Molinaroli is very much on the job, despite having stepped away from leading Johnson Controls years ago.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
It’s been 19 weeks since the Carolina Panthers last stepped on the practice field, at least for drills with 11-on-11 segments that looked like actual football.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But Miller stepped off and had Call hung up between first and second base.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The students are so skilled that fifth grader Ryliegh stepped behind the CBS News Atlanta camera to help film the news story.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As Thomas raced toward third base, Samaniego stepped off the rubber and threw to third baseman Caleb Durbin, who was waiting to make the tag.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The world is quite a different place, in other words, from when this most politically and historically conscious of filmmakers, now based in France, last stepped behind the camera; there is some catching up to do.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 May 2026
But nature abhors a vacuum, and into that void has stepped a revolution.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Back to school Marqise Lee stepped to the lectern Friday, in full cap and gown, looked out over a full crowd at Galen Center, and cleared his throat.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If leadership is the ability to influence, inspire and guide, Alex Molinaroli is very much on the job, despite having stepped away from leading Johnson Controls years ago.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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These 100-percent linen pants have practical front panel pockets for holding small essentials, and shoppers praised the tapered design and ankle-length cut that work well on petite frames.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Three Knights pitchers tried in vain as the Bruins diced up the diamond even though UCF walked UCLA and NCAA home-run leader Megan Grant three times.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Miami took four hits off Manaea (0-1) over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three times, while Myers allowed the one run on one hit, walked one and struck out none in 1 1/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Witnesses recorded the ensuing chaos, one saying the shooter danced on Dustin's body after shooting him.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Initially, the Tahoe slowed, but then sped away, reaching speeds of 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The air was warm and breezy as Martin Lisius sped northeast on Texas 25, near Archer City, in his Acura MDX.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Duncan Lennox, chief product and technology officer at HubSpot, says the milestone was achieved following a three-part phased rollout that began in 2023 and didn’t depend on a mandate.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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CrossBoundary is developing a $250 million solar-and-storage project for Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula, with phased delivery expected toward full capacity by the third quarter this year.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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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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The state legislature hurried to pass a law giving fertility clinics legal immunity.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Longet and Williams were watching the speech from the senator's suite a few floors above and later rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital to be with the Kennedy family until he was pronounced dead on June 6.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some parents fear the damage is already done, while others are worried that the process feels rushed, but almost everybody has concerns about a technology that expands exponentially every day.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
14 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 25 May. 2026.
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