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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Koeman, 63, has stepped down from his second spell in charge of the national side and hinted that he may have ended his managerial career altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Other producers stepped up output as well, notably the U.S.,

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

In 2011 Mr. Hasson stepped down, handing the reins to New York-based Bill Mumma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

That’s when Tucker, who went three for five with four RBIs Saturday, stepped up to the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

But then I didn’t have to, because the explanation stepped out of the trees and onto the grass beside us, sunlight bouncing off her perfect strands, and looking like a freaking goddess.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith