stepping (on)

Definition of stepping (on)next
present participle of step (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping (on)
Verb
  • The driver continued on after running over the man, the complaint states.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Frank Castle, who is seen running over Peter during a car chase.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tuesday’s game ended with defensive replacement Will Benson, acquired in exchange for Hajjar ahead of the 2023 season, running down a long drive by San Francisco’s Daniel Susac to secure the victory.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Stepping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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