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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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
So Mings simply stepped out of the six-yard box and scooped up the ball with one hand before retreating.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The music star stepped out in a glittering yet understated look alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
On December 28, Swift and Kelce stepped out for their second New York City date night in a row, and this may be their best coordinated couple look yet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The music star stepped out in a glittering yet understated look alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
On December 28, Swift and Kelce stepped out for their second New York City date night in a row, and this may be their best coordinated couple look yet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton police said the two people who died are believed to have been inside the plane at the time of the crash.Alex Stone, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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In January 2013 — the family’s annus horribilis — Vittorio Missoni died in a plane crash off the Venezuelan coast.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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We are surrounded by magnificent collaborators that are helping us all the time with the music and who are supporting us with many things in terms of production, in terms of composition, arrangements, mixing.Charles Moss, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
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Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 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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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, with no signs of H5N1 slowing, seasonal flu is skyrocketing, raising anxiety that the different flu viruses could mingle, swap genetic elements, and generate a yet more dangerous virus strain.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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As a result, borrowers who have started falling behind on their federal student loan payments or remain in default should expect to start experiencing negative credit reporting in the coming months.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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This is a negligible amount compared with the more than 3.5 inches that fall during that period in an average year.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Decades later, in 2002, the truth was revealed at The Second World Space Congress—that is, Laika perished within hours of launching.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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More than 100,000 Dutch Jews perished—roughly 75 percent of the country’s Jewish population.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fires have tragically claimed 11 lives, including former child actor Rory Callum Sykes, who passed away in his Malibu home.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2025
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Connelly's wife of 63 years, Jean, passed away in 2016.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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