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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He had never stepped on a “squishy” surface, otherwise known as a track, before this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

HP announced in early February that Enrique Lores had stepped down from his position as CEO.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Manifold has stepped down with immediate effect after issues were raised with the board.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The airline has stepped up pilot hiring and is keeping more pilots available to fly on short notice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Late one afternoon near the end of January 1944, Rolf stepped stealthily into the workshop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom