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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
New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Phillies hired Mattingly as their bench coach in January after the 65-year-old stepped away from the Toronto Blue Jays last season after being the team’s bench coach for three seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years after Van Noten stepped away from his role as the creative director of his namesake brand, the Fondazione Dries Van Noten opened its doors on April 25.
—Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Every time the mama cat stepped away to eat or drink, her newborns were exposed.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Robinson then stepped over Daniels, prompting the Hawks forward to get up with fighting words for the 7-footer.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Guthrie stepped away from Today temporarily to be with her family amid her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie’s sudden disappearance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Academy has largely stepped away from the award.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
In stepped the Atlanta surrealist Young Thug, whose main gift to songwriting has been his ease with dismantling its norms.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Phillies hired Mattingly as their bench coach in January after the 65-year-old stepped away from the Toronto Blue Jays last season after being the team’s bench coach for three seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years after Van Noten stepped away from his role as the creative director of his namesake brand, the Fondazione Dries Van Noten opened its doors on April 25.
—Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Every time the mama cat stepped away to eat or drink, her newborns were exposed.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Robinson then stepped over Daniels, prompting the Hawks forward to get up with fighting words for the 7-footer.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Guthrie stepped away from Today temporarily to be with her family amid her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie’s sudden disappearance.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Academy has largely stepped away from the award.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped
Adjective
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The car’s most eye-catching feature is arguably its tapered posterior.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The long, tapered length adds to the edgy effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Houser walked off the field, a few restless fans tossed boos in Houser’s direction.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Antonacci also scored a run in the seventh, doubled, walked and was hit by a pitch for the Sox (11-15).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The in-game festivities encouraged the crowd to cheer for Minnesota as fans danced to the continuous background music.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In years past, heavyweights like Copenhagen’s AOC, Koks from the Faroe Islands, Reykjavík’s Dill, and Portugal’s Vistas Rui Silvestre have all danced through its doors.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kimmel’s pretend roast The license probe reportedly was sped up after the Kimmel joke.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city has released unedited footage showing the high-speed, life-or-death negotiation that played out when a robbery suspect sped off with an Antioch officer inside his getaway car, then attempted to negotiate out of trouble until being shot in the leg.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The phased demolition of the Lincolnwood Town Center is expected to begin in May, with demolition of the building most recently known as Harlem Furniture, located on the southeast side closest to McCormick Boulevard.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Create phased repair plans for critical maintenance over 10 years.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the Senate resolution failed, Kaine hurried out of the chamber.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Moses could put his real game face on and settle into his pre-race routine—even if a bit rushed—to get Pal in the zone, and then send him off into the Valley of Roses to pick up his jockey, then on to the starting gate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Flyers fans stomped on the animal and nearly destroyed it before security scurried the souvenir away from the rambunctious crowd.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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