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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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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

It has prompted criticism of county officials who some say should have stepped in earlier to prevent the sale of the parcel in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Jared Polis then stepped in and substituted his own judgment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Instead, the referee stepped in and waved off what will go down as a contentious stoppage.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The officer stepped in front of me and blocked me from proceeding.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson