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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The latest installment, which premiered Thursday on Netflix, picks up just moments after the Season 2 cliffhanger when the President dies after Hal (Rufus Sewell) informs him of Vice President Grace Penn’s involvement in the bombing of a British aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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There’s also the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole comes to the surface, dies, and is eaten by a raptor or other predator.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The all-new Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee mixes a rich, bourbon-caramel flavor (non-alcoholic) with smooth cold brew iced coffee over SONIC’s signature nugget ice.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In true Cotopaxi fashion, the packable jacket mixes bold colors with a functional, cozy fit that’s filled with down and is perfect for hiking, camping, and other active adventures.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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When fear takes over, the price often falls well below its value.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The movement of aid has increased through Israel’s border, but on a scale that Palestinians say falls short of the needs of a destitute populace.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Basically, a kid goes out trick-or-treating on Halloween.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hit play before this deal goes out.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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