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as in walked
to go on foot
I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner
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as in danced
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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as in hurried
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 stepped
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Logan allegedly stepped on his brakes before firing multiple shots towards Wright’s vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of the trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After accidentally leaving a fan on overnight, Breyana stepped outside to find an unexpected visitor lounging in front of it — a squirrel.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
On October 12, Kelsey shared a TikTok video of the moment her dog stepped onto the grass of his very own yard for the first time.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway — all now in their 80s — have largely stepped away from the spotlight.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Freddie nearly stepped away from baseball in 2024 after his son Max was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Logan allegedly stepped on his brakes before firing multiple shots towards Wright’s vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of Jurupa Valley's senior players, McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, stepped away from the team this season in protest of the trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After accidentally leaving a fan on overnight, Breyana stepped outside to find an unexpected visitor lounging in front of it — a squirrel.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
On October 12, Kelsey shared a TikTok video of the moment her dog stepped onto the grass of his very own yard for the first time.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway — all now in their 80s — have largely stepped away from the spotlight.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
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The pickoff saved the Los Angeles Dodgers a run, as starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow walked Varsho and then gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk, but got the following two batters out to escape the jam.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the polar bear simply walked by the campsite and then left.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Copeland announced plans to retire in June and had not danced in five years before taking the stage last week.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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There, Black Charlotteans danced and hosted community and political events.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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As rain pattered against windows, and trees lining the streets swayed, flurries of urgent texts began ricocheting from one end of the neighborhood to the other, and panic set in as some residents put on their shoes and hurried out the door.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The unique silhouette boasted a slanted heel and a tapered toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Starship lander, by contrast is a silo-like cylinder with a tapered nose cone, measuring 165 feet tall, weighing more than 200,000 pounds and calling to mind less an actual spacecraft than the 1953 illustrated book about Tintin’s adventures on the moon.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two small children scurried out behind her.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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