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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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
Erin Foster, creator of Nobody Wants This, is stepping out from behind the camera in Season 3 of the Netflix rom-com.
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Peter White, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring means a lot of things — flowers are blooming, days get longer, and many folks are finally stepping out of the cold.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Next, Timberlake can be seen handing over his license and registration before stepping out of the car to undergo a series of sobriety tests.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those comely fender flares, the angular head and taillamps that have presence; this is the Mercedes that made stepping out of one feel like a statement again.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Crocs has some spring fresh colors and styles One of the best parts of spring is shedding all your heavy winter layers and stepping out in lighter, brighter fashion — and Crocs is totally on board.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
After briefly stepping out of the courtroom with his attorney, Jones returned without making an offer to the state.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Peter White, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring means a lot of things — flowers are blooming, days get longer, and many folks are finally stepping out of the cold.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Next, Timberlake can be seen handing over his license and registration before stepping out of the car to undergo a series of sobriety tests.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those comely fender flares, the angular head and taillamps that have presence; this is the Mercedes that made stepping out of one feel like a statement again.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Crocs has some spring fresh colors and styles One of the best parts of spring is shedding all your heavy winter layers and stepping out in lighter, brighter fashion — and Crocs is totally on board.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
After briefly stepping out of the courtroom with his attorney, Jones returned without making an offer to the state.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping out
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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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For a moment after Hoefs made the motion, there was silence and a mention of the motion dying before commissioner Kevin Watson seconded it.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tiny island of Lampedusa is the main entry point to Europe for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, with thousands dying during the perilous journey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.—
Allen G. Breed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most people would agree that cheating and planning a school shooting are hardly equal offenses, and Borgli doesn't totally stick the landing by sweeping Emma's past impulses under the rug.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Playful sparks are mingling with purposeful focus now.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even the fact that its audiences were made up of Black and white South Africans mingling together was unheard of in a city where the law separated areas and people by race.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 Mar. 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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Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Based on my limited experience with this new system, however, pivoting to QR codes will only allow the Drafthouse to move faster and more efficiently into going out of business forever.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s fine for the bands that enjoy just going out and playing their catalogue, but that would just put me to sleep.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Stepping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20out. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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