Synonyms of stepped out

stepped out

verb

past tense of step out

1

as in cheated

to be sexually unfaithful

if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheated
• screwed around
• philandered
• played (around)
• fooled around
• catted (around)
• made out
• slept
• coupled
• fornicated
• mated
• womanized
• copulated
• tomcatted (around)
• lay
• lusted

2

as in died

to stop living

my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• died
• fell
• passed (on)
• checked out
• perished
• passed away
• kicked off
• succumbed
• popped off
• bought it
• kicked in
• departed
• expired
• ended
• disappeared
• exited
• deceased
• pegged out
• went
• kicked the bucket
• parted
• snuffed it
• conked (out)
• gave up the ghost
• faded
• bit the dust
• demised
• dropped
• croaked
• flatlined
• dried up
• failed
• consumed
• predeceased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came to
• lived
• breathed
• revived
• was
• existed
• lingered
• flourished
• prospered
• subsisted
• thrived

3

as in mixed

to take part in social activities

waited until a year after her husband's death before stepping out again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixed
• mingled
• associated
• went out
• rubbed elbows
• socialized
• fraternized
• hobnobbed
• reveled
• partied
• circulated
• caroused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoided
• shunned
• eschewed
• slighted
• snubbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stepped out

After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

While the 38-year-old never exactly stepped out of the spotlight, she’s spent the last few years focused on acting jobs and raising four kids with her husband, singer-songwriter-producer Matthew Koma. — Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Sankey was being questioned by the plaintiffs as the SEC's lawsuit against LSU and Kiffin hit the court portal, according to OutKick's Trey Wallace, who stepped out of court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to report. — Ryan Gaydos , Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The five-time Grammy-winning singer stepped out in a beige double-breasted trench coat over a black top, paired with black boots and oversized sunglasses. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

The younger Martin child has recently stepped out more in the spotlight. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Helena Bonham Carter and her boyfriend Rye Dag Holmboe stepped out for a casual walk in Hampstead, London, on August 25. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Savannah Guthrie stepped out on the red, or blue, carpet for the first time since her mom’s disappearance. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

An investigation revealed that when the husband and wife in their 80s stepped out to listen to the estimate, another man slipped into the house. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026