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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
Meanwhile, Jayden stepped out in a pair of jeans with a leather belt and a white tank top.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Jake Reiner stepped out in support of a family friend this week.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Jake Reiner stepped out in support of a family friend this week.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepped out
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Revote to be held in Hempstead Candidate Caprice Rines said she and the two others vying for the seat have been cheated.
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The fans were cheated Sunday out of a chance to see an interesting pitching matchup between Shota Imanaga and Dylan Cease, the former Cubs farmhand and former White Sox pitcher.
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The extent of any aid package will have to match the emerging picture of how many have died, how many remain trapped under the rubble and how many Venezuelans will struggle yet further for food.
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The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The material has been designed as a partial replacement and can be mixed into standard concrete recipes to replace up to 30% of Portland cement.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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Everyone in attendance mixed and mingled together, though.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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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.
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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.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Berlant highlighted wildfires as one of the risks associated with celebrating irresponsibly.
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Known as the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act — named for the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who perished at Mystic last year — it was signed into law in Texas in September.
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The pallor of mortality is a reminder, for some, of the heat wave in the summer of 2003, when nearly fifteen thousand people perished in France.
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“Stepped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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