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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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Most people likely didn’t pay much attention to this step in the process until after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot when supporters of Trump attempted to block the certification of the 2020 election.
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Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Penny stepped in to protect all the people onboard, several of whom Neely lunged at before Penny placed him in the chokehold, defense attorney Thomas Kenniff said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Private equity has stepped in to fund a growing portion of the AI data center infrastructure.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Mara stepping in to clarify and end the messy Jones situation before the quarterback’s was telling.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Penny stepped in to protect all the people onboard, several of whom Neely lunged at before Penny placed him in the chokehold, defense attorney Thomas Kenniff said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Private equity has stepped in to fund a growing portion of the AI data center infrastructure.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Mara stepping in to clarify and end the messy Jones situation before the quarterback’s was telling.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step in
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Tyre, who was visiting ICON Park with his family on March 24, 2022, fell from the FreeFall drop tower attraction.Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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The police have found a burner phone, a water bottle and protein bar that were reportedly bought at the nearby Starbucks the suspect visited, and a backpack that reportedly contained Monopoly money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, human capabilities, like making moral judgments, and using ... Post AI’s rapid advancement has ignited enthusiasm about its potential to revolutionize corporate decision-making by substituting for expensive, fallible humans.Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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That figure stands in stark contrast to the pledge by Musk and biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy—who will co-direct DOGE—to slash federal waste and spending.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Melania stood in a gray suit on his other side, while Ivanka was seen next to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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All of the stallions were settled into their stalls for the night under the watchful gaze of night watchman, Alton Stone, who was filling in for the regular night watchman.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the Bronx Bombers have a massive hole to fill in their lineup and at first base.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Why did Brad Pitt run in supporting for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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This column originally ran in the Washington Free Beacon.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.WSJ, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
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“Step in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20in. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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