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stepped in

VERB

become involved

Synonyms

WEAK

arrive be invited chip in come enter intercede interfere intermediate interpose intervene lend a hand mediate negotiate take action

Antonyms

WEAK

abandon leave wash hands

Example Sentences

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When Meta Platforms, then known as Facebook, went public in 2012, its shares started dropping and its bankers stepped in to buy more shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In the Covid summer of 2021, Stokes stepped in for one Test while Root was on paternity leave.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In January 2025, after wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other areas, Flock stepped in again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Buyers have consistently stepped in around $4,500 to prop up the price in the last several trading days.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Don’t worry, I’ll see you get overtime,” she added, pulling a wheel from her cauldron as we stepped in, placing it on a tray prepared with butter, salt, a sharp knife, and two plates.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith