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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 sped
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
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Jack Pugh, the former tight end at the University of Wisconsin who stepped away from football to focus on his mental health, has died, the school announced.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Bravo launched its series following a group of acquaintances who party in New York's ritzy Hamptons in 2017, with a group that shifted like stepped upon sand.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the release of Thick as Thieves in 2018 and a tour that took them across the globe, the band stepped away from the spotlight.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee challenged the play, and the replay clearly showed Bauers stepped on first, causing another blunder for Bucknor.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Buffett stepped away from the auction in 2022 after raising $19 million that year alone.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Twenty-two of the area’s more notable street basketball players stepped onto the court for a shot at joining NBA Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady’s new one-on-one league as members of Team New York.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The replay clearly showed that Bauers had stepped on the bag, and the call was reversed.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite later holding positions that appeared political or bureaucratic, Sabti said Vahidi never truly stepped away from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s powerful military and intelligence arm, meaning his role remained closely tied to the regime’s security and operational apparatus.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Jack Pugh, the former tight end at the University of Wisconsin who stepped away from football to focus on his mental health, has died, the school announced.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Bravo launched its series following a group of acquaintances who party in New York's ritzy Hamptons in 2017, with a group that shifted like stepped upon sand.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the release of Thick as Thieves in 2018 and a tour that took them across the globe, the band stepped away from the spotlight.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee challenged the play, and the replay clearly showed Bauers stepped on first, causing another blunder for Bucknor.
—Jason Ounpraseuth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Buffett stepped away from the auction in 2022 after raising $19 million that year alone.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Twenty-two of the area’s more notable street basketball players stepped onto the court for a shot at joining NBA Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady’s new one-on-one league as members of Team New York.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The replay clearly showed that Bauers had stepped on the bag, and the call was reversed.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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Kirk and other retailers say that sales of tabletop items — everything from tapered candles to plates — are rapid-fire growth drivers, outpacing other categories of decor like bedding and decorative objects.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slimmer and tapered cuts (like the ones below) look great on petite frames.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brock, a Utah Valley signee, doubled with no outs in the fifth to drive in Melia Vera who walked to lead off the inning.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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When the clock finally ran out, Auriemma walked straight to the tunnel and didn’t shake hands.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Head coach Geno Auriemma danced in a cowboy hat.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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People swayed to Cléopâtre's music on Sunday, with some singing along and blowing her kisses, while performers in colorful clothes danced on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ember hurried to take it off the flame before the whistle could gather itself and call out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Days after she was struck in the head with a metal bottle, Khimberly was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered severe bleeding in her brain.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Major changes to higher education funding should reflect the different roles institutions play in serving students and the state’s economy — and such significant revisions must be studied, piloted and refined, not rushed.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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