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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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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Recent Examples of step out
Since returning to the Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid has been in full fashion force, stepping out across the French Riviera in a string of mood board-worthy looks.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Spears initially refused to exit her car when asked but stepped out after 10 objections, per the report.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The very next day Mrs. Sprouse stepped out in a bubblegum pink dress from Willy Chavarria.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The sheriff's office said that as Fitch stepped out of his patrol vehicle, 38-year-old Heriberto Medina Marquez immediately attacked him, knocking the deputy to the ground before climbing on top of him and repeatedly stabbing him in the chest.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Spears initially refused to exit her car when asked but stepped out after 10 objections, per the report.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The very next day Mrs. Sprouse stepped out in a bubblegum pink dress from Willy Chavarria.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The sheriff's office said that as Fitch stepped out of his patrol vehicle, 38-year-old Heriberto Medina Marquez immediately attacked him, knocking the deputy to the ground before climbing on top of him and repeatedly stabbing him in the chest.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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The book follows the controversy surrounding teenage chess whiz Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating after beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in a 2022 match.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Teams often open themselves up defensively when chasing goals, and Vegas has a unique understanding of how to chase without cheating for offense.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Memorial Day is a day to remember, respect and show empathy for the many who have died in military service in wars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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His team started just west of Lake Village, at the site where Edward and Arlene Kozlowski died in their home, one of the areas worst hit by the tornado.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Regional sectors were mixed in morning dealmaking.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Lorden, who grew up in that city before relocating to Chicago, said that slicing gives people the chance to mix and match flavors rather than commit to just one per meal.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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Mercedes is truly not screwing around with the new EQS.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around.—
Jay Glennie,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Seventy-five hundred dollars later, the couple were mingling with NFL legends Earl Thomas and Adam Vinatieri at an all-inclusive pregame tailgate.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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Network, mix, and mingle as much as possible in your local community to leverage the power of word-of-mouth.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Trees with root problems and those near sidewalks or drives are the first to fall too.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The first period is associated primarily with the sun’s southern hemisphere, while the second shifts toward northern solar latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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After the attack, law enforcement seized more than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, as well as a crossbow, while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the shooters, said Mark Remily, the special agent in charge of FBI San Diego.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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After passing away last Thursday at a local Charlotte hospital, news of the untimely death of Kyle Busch sent shockwaves through the sports community.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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