1
as in to cheat
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 to die
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 to mix
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 step out
Owning one of the best Amazon full-length mirrors will not only ensure that your outfit is looking sharp from every angle before stepping out the door, but also do wonders to bring some simple home decor into your space.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The 34-year-old English actor stepped out at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2, marking one of his most high-profile appearances since his split from Taylor Swift in April 2023.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
So much of Alex’s adult life has been spent trying to step out of her father’s shadow.
—Max Gao, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
In the 4 Nations Face-Off, Brady Tkachuk stepped out of his brother’s shadow.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
The 34-year-old English actor stepped out at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2, marking one of his most high-profile appearances since his split from Taylor Swift in April 2023.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
So much of Alex’s adult life has been spent trying to step out of her father’s shadow.
—Max Gao, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
In the 4 Nations Face-Off, Brady Tkachuk stepped out of his brother’s shadow.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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In July 2022, Renay announced her split from NE-YO in a fiery Instagram caption that accused him of cheating.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Here are four deeper psychological factors behind why some people cheat—even in happy relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm.—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2024
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But there’s still huge potential for rooftop solar, which can help cities stay powered when wildfires or other disruptions batter the larger electric grid — an increasingly common problem as the climate crisis screws around with global weather systems.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2023
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The couple made the awards season event — which was held at The Beverly Hills Hotel’s iconic Polo Lounge — a date night, cuddling up to each other on the red carpet before later mingling with the swirl of Oscar nominees, industry professionals and other celebrities.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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With the Oscars just hours away, the energy was electric—guests snapped photos, mingled, and soaked in the last moments of pre-awards anticipation before heading off into the night.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Clips of Hackman's best films Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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