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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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stepped in

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepped in last week in an attempt to calm the bond market by announcing bigger buybacks of long-dated U.S. government debt starting next month.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

The Archie Foundation, which provides support to babies, children and families during a hospital stay or after a bereavement, has now stepped in to cover the £600 cost.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

On Wednesday — a week after Pazsitzky’s episode dropped — Segura stepped in to host the show and share his side of the story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Passengers stepped in, with one man positioning himself between her and the defendant.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

May glared at him a moment longer, then stepped in and hugged him hard.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley