stepping (on)

present participle of step (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping (on)
Verb
  • With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • But again and again, Bargatze focused less on those who had won than on the stakes of running over time.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On that snap to Herbert, the play-clock was running down, Bonitto recalled.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Chairman David Moores came in with tears running down his cheeks.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Stepping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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