1
as in cheats
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 dies
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 mixes
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 steps out
In New York City, Jennifer Lopez makes a late-night appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Mindy Kaling celebrates a pop-up and Taylor Swift steps out for dinner.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the final shot of the season, Max steps out of the bunker.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The short sidewall, the way this car feels, the way the car reacts and steps out, and all of those things will be very unique and different than what he's experienced in the Xfinity car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the final shot of the season, Max steps out of the bunker.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The short sidewall, the way this car feels, the way the car reacts and steps out, and all of those things will be very unique and different than what he's experienced in the Xfinity car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steps out
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Blashill wants the Blackhawks to be a fast-pressure team at both ends of the rink, one that attacks vertically but never cheats for offense.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s estimated that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the US.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Nora and Agnes’ mother dies, the siblings gather friends and loved ones in the home for a memorial.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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One-pan cooking ensures that each ingredient mingles in a happy jumble during the baking process, sharing their spices and aromas, exuding their juices and uniting in a flavorful meal.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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José Martínez, a 65-year-old former construction worker and resident of Old Havana whose power goes out daily, said the upheaval in Venezuela will affect Cuba.—
María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because long after algorithms shift and platforms fade, the thing that never goes out of style is a good story, told well, by people who own their narrative.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Steps out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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