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 the footage, Victoria steps out diagonally opposite of Brooklyn, her back slightly turned toward him.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Shows a mastery of craft or taps into the sublime, feels a part of the zeitgeist, steps out of its genre, takes big risks that pay off.
—Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Shows a mastery of craft or taps into the sublime, feels a part of the zeitgeist, steps out of its genre, takes big risks that pay off.
—Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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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The aunt dies, and heartbroken Lord Marlowe decamps for America.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fashion designer Valentino dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, has died at 93.—
Michael Smith,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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The cold air is then expected to stay in place through the beginning of February, ensuring that whatever snow falls this weekend will stay on the ground for a while.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Only one other player has been ever elected by the writers with 1,500 or fewer hits — Roy Campanella (1,422) in 1969 — and that total falls far short of the average career hit mark for all Hall of Fame batters, which is 2,330.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Discover medieval tales in Rhodes, where history mingles with the vibrant atmosphere of New Town and Old Town.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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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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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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