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 living room had exposed brick and a fireplace, and a tiled sunroom stepped out to the big backyard, which was in need of some landscaping.
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Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian Hurley, stepped out together for the 2025 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party held at Glasshouse on Tuesday in New York City.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Matt steps out for just about 30 seconds and more shenanigans (naturally) ensue as Kravitz has an epiphany about being stuck in a forest for hours.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 14 May 2025
In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian Hurley, stepped out together for the 2025 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party held at Glasshouse on Tuesday in New York City.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Matt steps out for just about 30 seconds and more shenanigans (naturally) ensue as Kravitz has an epiphany about being stuck in a forest for hours.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 14 May 2025
In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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Disgruntled attendees, many of them authors, said they felt cheated by event organizers, who failed to deliver on most, if not all fronts.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In their stories about others, 92% chronicled how misfortune befell cheating partners, indebted friends, bullies and lousy coworkers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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About 1,600 people get sick and 260 die each year from listeriosis, according to the CDC.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Schiavo eventually died when her feeding tube was removed in 2005.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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When Malene Barnett was eight years old, her third-grade art teacher forbade her from mixing paints to match the rich chocolate-brown skin tone of her infant cousin.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Cream and mix the wet ingredients.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 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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Wearing their white coats with Bermuda shorts, Eric Ripert, José Andrés and Daniel Boulud mingle with hotel guests on pristine beaches creating a culinary experience that goes far beyond traditional Michelin star dining.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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There, Princess Kate mingled with recipients and shortlisted designers from the British Fashion Council Foundation's initiatives supporting the talent of tomorrow, where designer Clio Peppiatt was wowed by how prepared Kate was.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Still, after being widely projected as a Day 2 talent, Webb fell undrafted in April.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Bonds fell too, with the 10-year yield rising 3 basis points to 6.38%, though further declines were limited by debt purchases by the monetary authority.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Published May 1, 1987 The new $240 million Sunshine Skyway bridge opened Thursday with a procession of cars, 2,000 yellow balloons and a memorial bouquet of 35 white carnations, one for each traveler who perished in the 1980 disaster.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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All the fish perished, according to Meredith Hendricks, executive director of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, a nonprofit organization that owns and manages the preserve.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Albini – the prolific musician and recording engineer – passed away unexpectedly in May 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of items collected in the course of his various interests.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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The professional wrestling world is in mourning following reports that Terry Brunk, known globally to fans as the hardcore icon Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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