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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
Celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lawrence, and Julianne Moore have all stepped out in loose-fitting, relaxed styles that look equal parts polished and comfortable.
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Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 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
Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 12 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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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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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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There was also a giant tree stretching across Laflin Street about a block from the scene of the fire, after being felled by the storms on Wednesday.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
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
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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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Forty-nine lives perished that night.—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 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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“Stepped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepped%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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