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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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Amazon has already taken steps in recent months to prevent external AI agents from crawling its website, including those developed by OpenAI, Google and Meta.
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Ashley Capoot,annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Miami's quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has taken a big step in the wrong direction this season.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The city stepped in with vacant real estate.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s where Spanish interpreters such as Esquivias step in, especially in a busy border district where the majority of defendants are Spanish speakers.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Ashley Capoot,annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Miami's quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has taken a big step in the wrong direction this season.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The city stepped in with vacant real estate.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s where Spanish interpreters such as Esquivias step in, especially in a busy border district where the majority of defendants are Spanish speakers.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step in
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For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The historic build-up stands in stark contrast to the United States’ own supply struggles.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Denver International Airport is working to fill in the gap, creating a food pantry for its federal employees and asking the FAA for permission to use the airport's revenue to pay for controllers' wages.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The numbers don’t do justice to the way the four power sources play together, however, delivering a seamless rush of force as the electric motors perfectly fill in the gaps in the engine’s power band, combining the immediacy of an EV with the emotionality of a high-revving V12.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The book doesn’t describe any type of particular link between Andrew and Melania, other than suggesting the two ran in Epstein’s circles around the same time.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
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That show wrapped up its run in 2021.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jackson had contacted him about a BBC drama series called Vigil.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call 311 and reference activity number A25-554251.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Step in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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