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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped (on)
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The mother then drove her 6-year-old daughter into neighboring Warren, where prosecutors said the woman intentionally ran over 11 people with her Jeep.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Kelly scrambled down the bench seat, jumped out the passenger side, and ran over and hugged Jean’s neck.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over the loudspeaker, the captain told the passengers that the Alpine Fault ran down the South Island, right beneath the Milford Sound.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kaden Feagin extended Illinois’ lead to 24-10 later in the third quarter when the 6-foot-3, 255-pound running back grabbed a short pass and ran down the Illini sideline to complete a 64-yard touchdown.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Stepped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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