step into

verb

stepped into; stepping into; steps into
Synonyms of step intonext
: to take a particular role or do a particular task
She stepped into the role/position of director.

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While Jones was sidelined, Naz Hillmon stepped into that role alongside Reese and helped stabilize the position after thriving as the leader of the second unit. Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Hoover will step into a much brighter spotlight, and his ability to take care of the ball will come under a lot of scrutiny — something TCU coach Sonny Dykes highlighted this offseason. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Joining him are several familiar faces from the franchise, with a number of former Big Bang side characters stepping into larger roles as the adventure unfolds. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Laurence des Cars, the museum’s previous director, resigned after the heist, as Leribault stepped into the role this past February. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for step into

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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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