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as in screwing around
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 dying
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 mixing
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 stepping out
Zendaya wore an ensemble from one of her favorite brands, Louis Vuitton, stepping out in a bold-shoulder military jacket complete with tails.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Guillermo Rodriguez is stepping out from behind Jimmy Kimmel's desk and onto the dance floor.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
What to Know Ballet sneakers have quickly become one of the biggest shoe trends of the year, with celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence all stepping out in the hybrid style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
From channeling bridal style in all-white to stepping out for date night in Zimmermann florals and turning courtside fashion into a moment in Stella McCartney, the artist has been amping up the excitement for her upcoming nuptials.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
But Clarkson isn't stepping out of the spotlight completely.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
But the 40-year-old has found a new calling since stepping out of the pool, becoming one of the most prominent and outspoken advocates for mental health and well-being in sports and beyond.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
That tracks here — anyone stepping out on this issue by nature must be more open to considering issues on a standalone basis, considering their merits and the benefits to constituents first instead of deferring to the party line.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Guillermo Rodriguez is stepping out from behind Jimmy Kimmel's desk and onto the dance floor.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
What to Know Ballet sneakers have quickly become one of the biggest shoe trends of the year, with celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence all stepping out in the hybrid style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
From channeling bridal style in all-white to stepping out for date night in Zimmermann florals and turning courtside fashion into a moment in Stella McCartney, the artist has been amping up the excitement for her upcoming nuptials.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
But Clarkson isn't stepping out of the spotlight completely.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
But the 40-year-old has found a new calling since stepping out of the pool, becoming one of the most prominent and outspoken advocates for mental health and well-being in sports and beyond.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
That tracks here — anyone stepping out on this issue by nature must be more open to considering issues on a standalone basis, considering their merits and the benefits to constituents first instead of deferring to the party line.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping out
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Mercedes is truly not screwing around with the new EQS.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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Allen plays Roxie, a dying wife and mother who arrives in the trauma bay during the show’s second season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Snip the entire stalk, not just the flower head, of individual wilting or dying flowers down to the node so the plant will send out new blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For example, a spouse who catches their partner cheating and kills someone in the heat of emotion.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Few colleges have developed an intellectual integrity curriculum that treats cheating as a habit and works to counter it over the four years of a student’s college education.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Woodside Energy Group — Shares of the Australian oil and gas company jumped more than 7% after Bloomberg News reported , citing people familiar, that Exxon Mobil is checking out possible acquisition targets including Woodside.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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However, the main activity was not checking out or returning books.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The couple were photographed mingling with fellow parents of grads like Jessica Alba, according to pictures published in The Daily Mail.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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With little money and competitive standards falling, players started leaving Ghana earlier than before, and not always to go to Europe.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Video of the incident shows Backs being confronted and falling backward.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Colorado State Patrol is joining AAA in saying that your tire going out is dangerous on the roads.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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There are plenty of regular state highways that would connect you down to Limon that would be faster without going out of your way here.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stepping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20out. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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