How to Use step-in in a Sentence

step-in

1 of 2 noun
  • His step-in triple was one of the game’s ultimate weapons.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Choose from a big assortment of women's styles like easy step-in slides.
    — ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Another upgrade is sliding doors and a lower step-in height.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
  • The easy step-in style, which makes these a great pick for slipping on and off in the TSA line.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • The vehicle has a flat floor, a low step-in height, Braille, grab bars and screen-reader compatibility.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • Unlike the shoes of the 80s, which required several runs to break in stiff materials and mold to your feet, today’s shoes feel plush and comfortable on step-in.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The vehicle features a roomier cabin than a traditional car and accessibility features such as a flat floor and low step-in height.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • For running, the development process would apply an easy step-in and step-out element, plus a lightweight platform — but that doesn’t add much weight to the shoe, as Hosford described it.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • As the name suggests, the Cloudpulse Next Sneakers are known for their pillowy step-in comfort designed to keep your feet energized and supported right out of the box.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • When Wembanyama was on the floor, Edwards repeatedly fired off largely open step-in triples against the Frenchman’s drop pick-and-roll coverage.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The new generation retails for $160 and promises an upgrade in shape and structure, a new sockliner for easy step-in, as well as a wider opening for a broader, more inclusive fit.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • After careful consideration of features like low step-in height, wide passenger doors and flat load floors, the Toyota Sienna Woodland was the clear choice.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The first generation of step-in bindings from other brands, like Shimano, K2, and Burton, had also phased out, and everyone was riding two-strap bindings.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Among Intuit founder Scott Cook's three kids is equestrian show jumper Karl, who competed in the Summer Olympics 2024 as a step-in for Kent Farrington and took home a silver medal alongside teammates McLain Ward and Laura Kraut.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

step in

2 of 2 verb
  • I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class.
  • The next step in this process could come soon.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Is this where the Kings step in?
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Crew stepped in and pulled both guys off the plane for a bit.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This is a key step in my sales funnel.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But will anyone step in to save it?
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Her 23-year-old boyfriend tried to step in.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • That’s where scammers try to step in.
    — Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
  • As the stock sold off, big money stepped in.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • His team steps in where others have stepped out.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Neighbors stepped in to save strangers.
    — Doug Williams, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Good on the fans for stepping in, though.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • That’s where chartreuse steps in.
    — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The framework deal is the first step in what will be a long process.
    — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • In that game, Griner took a big step in the league record books.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Work through these five steps in order, since each one sets up the next.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • This is where Hidonix steps in.
    — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But that’s where Whittle would step in.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The team has taken its first step in making a deep run.
    — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • When spring weather can’t make up its mind, this sweater and shorts set steps in.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
  • What happens if someone sees them alone and steps in?
    — Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • There are 16 steps in the city’s pay structure.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it.
    — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Perez stepped in front of the cameraman to block his path.
    — Sheridan Hendrix, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Kish stepped in to offer words of comfort.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • Try to perform these steps in the morning and in the evening.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Always in the right place at the right time, Garth steps in.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Bankruptcy, or maybe my dad will step in.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Reed was one of the rare critics to step in front of the camera.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
  • Boardman said that review is the next step in the process.
    — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025

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