stepped (on)

past tense of step (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped (on)
Verb
  • This one had ran over to me to seek refuge from his siblings.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
  • While driving back home from their girlfriend’s, a Reddit user almost ran over something on a two-lane road.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Loveland, lined up to Williams’ right, ran down the seam in between the defenders.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • After Tiffany Stratton was attacked by Giulia following her win over Kiana James, Jade Cargill ran down to fight the WWE Women's United States Champion off.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Stepped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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