Thesaurus results for STEP IN

step in

verb

Definition of step in next

as in to visit

to make a brief visit I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class

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as in to substitute

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties

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Recent Examples of step in But creating slates of diverse candidates as one step in the hiring process, ahead of any final decision, was widely considered legal. —

Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026 This is the first step in the flow. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026 The comptroller’s office registers outdoor dining permits as the last step in the administrative process. —

Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026 The revision is the second step in the three-step budget process. —

Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for step in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for step in

Verb

Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.

— Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 May 2026