1
as in walking
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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2
as in dancing
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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3
as in rushing
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 stepping
The ladies of The View are putting down their mugs and stepping away from the Hot Topics table to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
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EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
With the Yellowstone-verse mastermind stepping behind the camera for the anticipated conclusion, the stakes are even higher around how the series will go out, and if the ending will pave way for a future.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Luxury brands are increasingly stepping onto the global sports stage, making high-profile investments and sponsorship deals that transcend their traditional association with elite sports.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
It was announced in 2022 that the actor would be stepping away from his career due to cognitive issues.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Waiters placed napkins on our laps, stepping neatly around one another in the close confines of the carriage.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
With the Yellowstone-verse mastermind stepping behind the camera for the anticipated conclusion, the stakes are even higher around how the series will go out, and if the ending will pave way for a future.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Luxury brands are increasingly stepping onto the global sports stage, making high-profile investments and sponsorship deals that transcend their traditional association with elite sports.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
It was announced in 2022 that the actor would be stepping away from his career due to cognitive issues.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Waiters placed napkins on our laps, stepping neatly around one another in the close confines of the carriage.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By jumping to agentic, Amazon can make home assistants that are capable and conversational like ChatGPT but also have a framework for communicating and controlling external services, as Alexa and Siri can.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, McIlroy blew up for a double bogey on the first hole before jumping out to a massive lead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The move ends, or brings to the next phase, one of the longest-running and most public marital breakdowns in modern Hollywood history.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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There were also rumors about dysfunction running toward the organization, leading to the firing of Brown.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Stepping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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