1
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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2
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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3
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
The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His father, a billboard magnate, was a stern man who would whip his son with a razor strap for stepping out of line, but the youngster refused to capitulate to his dad’s authority.
—Paul Bond, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
When Steele refused a field sobriety test after finally stepping out of her car, police placed her under arrest, video showed.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Yet again, Blazy has done his job in creating something that has gotten people talking, bringing Chanel into the zeitgeist as a fashion house that's current, modern and very much stepping out of the fashion box.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Moving to New Jersey is Reiten’s way of stepping out of her comfort zone.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the press conference was called off as an unidentified man told waiting reporters that the family would not be stepping out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His father, a billboard magnate, was a stern man who would whip his son with a razor strap for stepping out of line, but the youngster refused to capitulate to his dad’s authority.
—Paul Bond, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
When Steele refused a field sobriety test after finally stepping out of her car, police placed her under arrest, video showed.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Yet again, Blazy has done his job in creating something that has gotten people talking, bringing Chanel into the zeitgeist as a fashion house that's current, modern and very much stepping out of the fashion box.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Moving to New Jersey is Reiten’s way of stepping out of her comfort zone.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the press conference was called off as an unidentified man told waiting reporters that the family would not be stepping out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 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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One perhaps shouldn’t worry too much about AI being prompted to resurrect a talk-show host, what with the whole format dying anyway.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The series has grown increasingly physical with each passing game and the young Ducklings haven’t shied away from mixing it up with the more experienced Golden Knights, outskating and outhitting them to even the series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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Though that 2017 championship is marred by one of the most egregious cheating scandals in baseball history.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Portraits of him as a cheating drunk, who was unfaithful to his first wife, Julia Nye, also surfaced.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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The Churrasco Experience turned out, for me, to be kind of like being on a subterranean cruise ship, mingling the constant feeling of potential indulgence and disappointment.—
Adam Dalva,
Longreads,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guests recalled mingling with Lowell Weicker, Connecticut’s longtime senator and governor.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Or the same thing with going out and having a good time with your friends and having a few drinks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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There was a beauty in this ritual, going out and not feeling shame about getting a hair transplant while getting reacquainted with my heritage.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stepping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20out. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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