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

The 29-year-old model stepped out in Manhattan Wednesday night wearing a sheer black lace midi dress while attending a Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) event kicking off New York Fashion Week. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

After a week that saw the Prince and Princess of Wales drop their son Prince George off for his first day at Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father three decades ago, the couple stepped out together again this afternoon in Liverpool. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

John Farnham has stepped out of the spotlight since undergoing marathon surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his throat in 2022. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

After a brief exchange, Lyoya appeared confused and stepped out of the car, and started to flee the scene shortly afterward. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

The former first daughter stepped out in Los Angeles for lunch in a plunging tank top, baggy jeans, and divisive sandals. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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

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