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as in cheated
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 died
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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as in mixed
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 stepped out
Lopez has stepped out in Paris twice wearing a similar go-to uniform, including a breezy, lightweight outer layer that is ideal for chilly summer nights or rainy afternoons.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
On June 6, 1966, on a stretch of Highway 51 just south of Hernando, Mississippi, a portly, middle-aged white man named Aubrey Norvell stepped out of a gully, lifted his shotgun and fired three shots at James Meredith, a Black civil rights activist and Air Force veteran.
—Aram Goudsouzian, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
When the officer stepped out of his vehicle, Blessing put the Tahoe in reverse and slammed into the police cruiser, according to Simi Valley Police Sgt.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Inspired by Michael Pollan’s books, Angus stepped out of his London stockbroker brogues and into the role of charismatic, barefoot ‘Farmer Angus’; a passionate espouser of biodynamic farming principles, destined to become a household name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The singer stepped out in the edgy and sexy Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo Sandals in a mirror metallic silver.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
After Easton stepped out and told the umpire the coach said never mind throw it at their dugout instead.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The singer and actress stepped out in Los Angeles wearing an archival Versace gown with her alter-ego's signature blonde straightened hair with full bangs.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
On June 6, 1966, on a stretch of Highway 51 just south of Hernando, Mississippi, a portly, middle-aged white man named Aubrey Norvell stepped out of a gully, lifted his shotgun and fired three shots at James Meredith, a Black civil rights activist and Air Force veteran.
—Aram Goudsouzian, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
When the officer stepped out of his vehicle, Blessing put the Tahoe in reverse and slammed into the police cruiser, according to Simi Valley Police Sgt.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Inspired by Michael Pollan’s books, Angus stepped out of his London stockbroker brogues and into the role of charismatic, barefoot ‘Farmer Angus’; a passionate espouser of biodynamic farming principles, destined to become a household name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The singer stepped out in the edgy and sexy Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo Sandals in a mirror metallic silver.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
After Easton stepped out and told the umpire the coach said never mind throw it at their dugout instead.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The singer and actress stepped out in Los Angeles wearing an archival Versace gown with her alter-ego's signature blonde straightened hair with full bangs.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped out
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Hilton on Tuesday addressed the president’s unfounded but vociferous claims that Democrats have massively cheated in our recent election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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In August 2025, a horse collapsed and died in Manhattan after suffering an apparent aortic rupture, according to the Animal Welfare Institute, a non-profit organization.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The incident came just days after a carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died near West 72nd Street and West Drive while pulling tourists through the park.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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In the meantime, early-blooming flowers like bee balm and peonies,can be mixed into the dahlia space, providing blooms, pollinator habitat, and interest while the dahlias grow.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Compost made with banana peels can be used as a side dressing or top dressing in the garden, mixed into garden beds, or added to potting mixes to improve soil structure and add nutrients.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Macpherson mingled with editors and gamely posed for photos in front of the store, which displayed her exact outfit, although with a different pair of white jeans that the Australian model and wellness entrepreneur immediately coveted.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Mac Jones did not throw Wednesday because of a sore shoulder that checked out clean and should be ready for training camp, which is expected to open July 25 or 26.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Though more commonly associated with their long migrations from Alaska to Hawaii or showing off for whale watchers off the coast of New England, a unique population of humpback whales call the Arabian Sea home.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Climate change and associated recent heat waves and droughts compounded the challenges faced by the tree, wrote the society.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The backstory of the works by the composers who perished is obviously compelling, but the lightning bolt that struck Conlon first was the music.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In the wake of the tragedy, stories have started to emerge about the victims who perished in the crash.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Stepped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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