stepping (along)

verb

present participle of step (along)
as in departing
to leave a place often for another now that my ride's here, I'll be stepping along

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping (along)
  1. departing
  2. exiting
  3. moving
  4. running along
  5. pulling out
  6. pushing on
  7. walking out
  8. pushing off
Verb
  • Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 25 mph, which kicked up dust ⁠and ​reduced visibility.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Miles & More members can also earn up to 25% cashback on intercontinental award travel bookings departing from the US, or up to 15% cashback on general intercontinental itineraries.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of departing
Verb
  • Schepman said that though officers had tried to turn and stop the car earlier in the pursuit, the crash occurred because the suspect lost control after exiting I-25.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
  • Garth, Spelling, Green and Ian Ziering are the only 90210 stars who appeared on every season of the series, with Jason Priestley returning as a guest star in season 10 after exiting in season nine.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of exiting
Verb
  • That includes the recent NXT call-up of Ricky Saints as well as Raw stars Finn Balor and Gunther moving over to Friday nights.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Fairview Fire was estimated at about 979 acres and remains a fast-moving threat, according to firefighters.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • Two 911 callers reported seeing a child in a towel running along a state highway near the Scioto River, according to audio of the calls obtained by ABC News.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Or, spend the afternoon biking or running along the Lakefront Trail, catch the sunset at Belmont Harbor, or explore Lakeview's bookstores, breweries, and cafés.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of running along
Verb
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the timing of it is interesting, because that 2022 offseason has become a flashpoint in autopsies of Yzerman’s tenure, with some actually viewing it as an example of the general manager getting impatient and pulling out of the rebuild too soon.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of pulling out
Verb
  • Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Like Taylor, Paul is always pushing on to his new music, rather than dwelling in the past.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Definition of pushing on
Verb
  • Boyle attended the Bush Push game as a recent graduate, walking out of Notre Dame Stadium after that loss to USC thinking that the Irish were on the verge of a return to prominence.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Zaayer walked through the front door and shot Shawna in the face before walking out back and shooting David in the chest.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of walking out
Verb
  • Staying level-headed as teams weigh their many options, continuing to work on one’s game and pushing off vacations during free-agency years are some of his biggest takeaways.
    — PJ Green July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Pfendler began her 2,400-mile journey on May 21, pushing off from Monterey, and documented her journey with video updates on her @yourowkelsey social media pages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of pushing off
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“Stepping (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20%28along%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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