stepping 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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Reeves also appeared on the social media app TikTok, writing in the caption: "I'm stepping in to make sure kids can still experience the little joys this summer."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“If authorities refrain from stepping in around those levels again, attention is likely to shift quickly towards the 161.00-162.00 region,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Every Cure is stepping in to help address these obstacles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

The backcourt should also be in a better place, with Cox, a former Loyola High standout, stepping in with experience orchestrating an offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

One moment, she’s stepping in to help me when I’m panicking in the attic.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day