Thesaurus results for STEPS IN

steps in

verb

present tense third-person singular of step in

as in visits

to make a brief visit I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class

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as in substitutes

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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Recent Examples of steps in Expanding worker retraining programs, investing in the ailing public school system, and improving access to community colleges will do far more than tariffs to rebuild the middle class—and are the first steps in forging a new social contract. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Traditional CPUs excel at sequential computing tasks, such as calculating a massive spreadsheet or running a precise physics simulation, as these often require executing steps in strict order at blazing speeds. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 The first steps in that direction were the launch of CoComelon Lane. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 When Andrew Dismukes’ character repeatedly pressures his dad to try the titular dish, Gillis steps in to put an end to the interrogation. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 One of fashion’s favorite sneaker brands is hoping to encourage more people to get their 10,000 steps in. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 This can include addressing low visibility or reputational concerns, as well as inaccuracies—which is where a PR team steps in to ensure media outreach and content strategy are aligned. — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Her first steps in fashion began as a model for Walter Albini, Krizia and Cadette, among others. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Checking these boxes will be the first steps in what is projected to be a long, productive hockey livelihood. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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Abdul Fahwami, dressed in jeans and flip-flops, visits the fish market at least once or twice a month, depending on how many people he‘s having over at his house that week.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Many online comments criticized the logic behind the post, but rumors have spread of a potential protest at the fair on a day when the general public typically visits.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of visits

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Then, with one click of a Copy button, the website quietly substitutes a command that could put your Mac at risk.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
This approach substitutes information for sensation, and reduces both human and supra-human experiences to the level of data.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of substitutes

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Even with a couple of uncharacteristic drops in the second half, Jones finished with a game-high 69 receiving yards on five catches.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops in

Verb

That rare show of unity among rivals stands in sharp contrast with Thiel’s view that the push to slow AI down is not caution but something closer to evil.

— Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
That stands in direct contrast to attackers such as Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who prefer to move the ball forward quickly.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands in

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Sherman, Maine — Behind the steering wheel of his silver pickup, Scott Bates fills in the blanks with numbers.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Seyfried, now literally playing a character in playing Holmes, also fills in for moments that Oppenheim didn’t or couldn’t record.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fills in

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Under that program, utilities aim to raise the total electrical output of existing reactors through what the industry calls plant uprates.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Ian Eagle, a veteran who calls secondary NFL games for CBS Sports, is also believed to have a contract that is set to lapse.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026