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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
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The father of three, 57, stepped out for the red carpet premiere of his new film Pressure at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City with his kids Holden Fletcher Fraser, 21, and Leland Francis Fraser, 20, on Tuesday, May 26.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 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
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 father of three, 57, stepped out for the red carpet premiere of his new film Pressure at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City with his kids Holden Fletcher Fraser, 21, and Leland Francis Fraser, 20, on Tuesday, May 26.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 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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People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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That does not prove every student cheated.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Refracted through the lens of the 2018 killing of one of Clemmons’s few Black peers in tony Swarthmore public schools, the essay reflects on the consequences of systemic disinvestment in Chester, the nearby majority-Black city where Robbie was born, taught, and died.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The medical examiner determined Leyden died from blunt force trauma to the head and other physical injuries.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Polls have been mixed about each candidate’s chances.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Some mingled with students from Temple Beth Emet, celebrating generations of Jewish life and history.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Emery gave a speech thanking everyone and mingled with players’ families, taking photos and reflecting on the campaign.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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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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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Though the Roberts family’s attorneys have insisted that the buyers and sellers are in accord, preservation advocates in Riverside have called for a review of documents associated with Roberts’ purchase of the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Teens killed in another recent fire Some of the same first responders were at the scene in nearby Cortland Manor where teen siblings perished in an electrical fire on May 26.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Still, 49 perished in the shooting, the country’s deadliest mass shooting until 2017 when that death toll was surpassed by a mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas that killed 60.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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“Stepped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20out. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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