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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
Jackson Mahomes is taking the next big step in his relationship!
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Like Loveland, Grant played under Harbaugh in Ann Arbor and could immediately step in as a starter in Los Angeles.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The Artemis Alliance is the logical next step in securing a open, free, and safe space environment.
—Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
In Pennsylvania, a single ninth grader targeted 46 girls before anyone stepped in.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Like Loveland, Grant played under Harbaugh in Ann Arbor and could immediately step in as a starter in Los Angeles.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The Artemis Alliance is the logical next step in securing a open, free, and safe space environment.
—Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
In Pennsylvania, a single ninth grader targeted 46 girls before anyone stepped in.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step in
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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For more information about the Bold Beauty Project and to view past exhibitions, visit www.BoldBeautyProject.com or follow @boldbeautyproj on Instagram.—
Jay’Mi Vazquez,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Economists note that tariffs can help nurture emerging industries and create manufacturing jobs in sectors where consumers can easily substitute a cheaper domestic product for a higher cost foreign one.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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On both occasions, the absence of Tarkowski and experienced holding midfielder Idrissa Gueye, substituted on 79 minutes due to cramp, was conspicuous.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Victor Perez, who was autistic and had cerebral palsy, was shot nine times on April 5 while standing in the yard in Pocatello, a city of about 60,000 in southeastern Idaho.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Nunes retired in the Octagon, but while fans and others cheered, Peña stood in the crowd and booed her rival.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Palace lack cover at centre-back, hence Lerma being asked to fill in.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Each burial required breaking the stone floor, placing the tiny remains underneath, and then filling in the hole with crushed limestone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lefty Tyler Anderson gave up no runs in six innings and three relievers finished things off for the Los Angeles Angels in a 2-0 win over the Giants at Angels Stadium.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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As of Saturday, the Pirates scored 5+ runs in less than 25% of their games.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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“Step in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20in. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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