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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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U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a seventh consecutive week and product stocks were mixed as refineries stepped up their capacity use, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As soon as he stepped into Fox’s studio for a practice run, he said he felt an immediate sense of familiarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

BBC presenter Tony Livesey has stepped back from his 5 Live show following allegations against his former colleague David Sullivan.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

She stepped out from the hollow and took up position.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver