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stepped

VERB

move foot to walk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dance go down skip stride tiptoe tread walk

STRONG

advance ambulate ascend descend hoof mince pace prance traipse trip troop

WEAK

go backward go forward go up move backward move forward

Example Sentences

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Exxon was no exception, as the company stepped into the computing business, real-estate development, coal and uranium mining and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While David Sullivan has now stepped away from his role at West Ham United, the focus should not be on football or club politics.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In January 2025, after wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other areas, Flock stepped in again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Other countries such as Brazil, Venezuela and Angola also stepped up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I pushed open a creaking door; I stepped between rows of metal cots.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom