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

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper stepped out in Paris wearing his-and-hers gold bands on that finger—and a slew of speculation over whether the couple of nearly three years had gotten married ensued. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

The actors stepped out in London yesterday wearing matching gold wedding rings. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Disney’s Josh D’Amaro stepped out with solid numbers and some news in his first full quarter as CEO. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

William and Kate stepped out at Royal Ascot and at the Wimbledon Championships, though Prince Louis was absent from the tennis tournament. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

On Saturday, July 4, the couple stepped out for Wimbledon in London. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

After Romo stepped out of his car, the deputy grabbed his backpack. — David K. Li, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Hwang’s partner stepped out of the car to confront the man, who threw a punch. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

According to Robbins, audience members described how Soviet authorities allegedly kept damaging personal files on citizens and weaponized them against anyone who stepped out of line. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026