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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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Several federal agencies also typically sponsor Capital Pride’s annual activities, but all stepped back last year and haven’t returned, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The firm said it had stepped away following "a review of clients".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Powell stepped down as chair at the end of his term earlier this month, and has been succeeded by Trump nominee Kevin Warsh.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A few asked why the administration hadn’t stepped in earlier to try to buy the fuel terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I didn’t care why, because as soon as she stepped in the room she knew something was wrong.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse