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

Collins and a gaggle of aides stepped out of the caravan and went inside. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Mickey Christensen walked in, took his time, and stepped out. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Depp stepped out on Monday at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London for the film's global premiere. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

On Sunday, November 1, Charles stepped out at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to celebrate Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th anniversary of independence. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2026

On Saturday night, Kim Kardashian stepped out on the red carpet for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 15th annual Art+Film Gala. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

The longtime friends stepped out in New York City for a girls’ night out following Kardashian’s appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers to promote the second season of All’s Fair, catching a late dinner and drinks at CUT. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

North, who’s increasingly stepped out with her dad amid her burgeoning music career, towered over him while wearing an oversized black funnel-neck dress, chunky black leather shoes, and her now-signature electric blue hair. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

The Bruins stepped out of conference play and shut out Nevada 27-0. — Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026