steps (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of step (on)
as in runs over

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  1. runs over
  2. runs down
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  • The Institute, which houses over 300 people and runs over 80 clinical trials, aims to continue developing technologies to make transplant surgeries as seamless as possible.
    — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Martinez struck out five and allowed two runs over five innings, but a slow start proved costly.
    — Steve Megaree, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of runs over
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  • Although bullying usually runs down the chain of power – for example, from a boss to an employee – grade bullying flips that.
    — Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Brewers clawed back from four runs down and yet again proved why this team loves playing from behind.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of runs down
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“Steps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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