1
as in to cheat
to be sexually unfaithful
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
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2
as in to die
to stop living
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
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3
as in to mix
to take part in social activities
waited until a year after her husband's death before stepping out again
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Recent Examples of step out
The group also recently stepped out together at a University of Cincinnati football game, which just so happened to be Swift and Kelce’s first public outing since announcing their plans to get married with an internet-shattering post on Instagram in August.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Jenner stepped out amid New York Fashion Week last night for a party celebrating the launch of photographer Renell Medrano’s Ice magazine’s second issue at the WSA.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025
Michelle Williams Michelle Williams stepped out for the Emmys in Los Angeles on Sunday night, donning a blond, chin-length bob.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Jenner stepped out amid New York Fashion Week last night for a party celebrating the launch of photographer Renell Medrano’s Ice magazine’s second issue at the WSA.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025
Michelle Williams Michelle Williams stepped out for the Emmys in Los Angeles on Sunday night, donning a blond, chin-length bob.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
Verb
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The type of state where he’s been found guilty of cheating cheating, and she’s been found guilty of emotionally cheating.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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You guys have been dealing with the fallout of this cheating scandal for three years.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Josh Jung’s two-out swinging bunt died on the infield near the third-base line and plated Joc Pederson, who had opened the frame with a ground-rule double and advanced to third on Adolis Garcia’s groundout.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Unlike most mass shooters who expect to die during their attacks, an expert tells Fox News Digital that Robinson devised escape routes and left behind a detailed digital trail.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still, the trouble with grafting modern assumptions onto distant historical eras is that the two usually mix like oil and water.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Markets were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 adding more than 1% to hit an all-time high, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ernesto and George were checking out the trailer, screwing around and being boys, the night Reynolds secretly came to the site to finish the plan.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm.—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2024
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Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mingle And Connect When speaking to groups, make time to mingle and connect with attendees in advance of your presentation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Short sellers look to benefit from a company's falling share price by borrowing its stock to sell on the open market, then later buying it back at a lower price.—
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CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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One tree fell and a branch cut through their roof, stopping just above their bed.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, 41; Victor Lemus, 40; and William Osborn, 58, all perished as a result of the morning blast and represented a collective 74 years of service.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The boys didn't always survive their adventures, with one perishing from a snake bite and another drowning in a Bolivian flood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Syed’s reunion with his father is even more moving to watch now because the older man passed away about a year ago after a long illness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The other major influence in Montano’s life would be the legendary dancer/actor Chita Rivera, who passed away last year.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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