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
Officers allegedly observed Hernandez inside the vehicle, which was parked in the rear of the residence, and asked him to step out the car, Bessette said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
The heavy drama surrounding Paul and Mikey wouldn’t be out of place in a Sam Shepard play; in certain scenes, Paul and Lydia might have stepped out of a Cassavetes film.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The couple, who have been dogged by commentary over their age gap for years (Sam is 57, and Aaron is 34), don't often step out in public with their children.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Suncoast Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, steps out of her famous parents’ shadows and shines in this coming-of-age dramedy.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
The heavy drama surrounding Paul and Mikey wouldn’t be out of place in a Sam Shepard play; in certain scenes, Paul and Lydia might have stepped out of a Cassavetes film.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The couple, who have been dogged by commentary over their age gap for years (Sam is 57, and Aaron is 34), don't often step out in public with their children.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Suncoast Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, steps out of her famous parents’ shadows and shines in this coming-of-age dramedy.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexander says having an app summarize material for a learner is not considered cheating.Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Election Day, Ramirez and Hernandez found out Hernandez’s brother Johnny died, undocumented, in Minersville, Pa.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Diane Delano, a prolific character actress known for roles in Northern Exposure, Popular, PEN15, Days of Our Lives, and many other projects, has died.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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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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While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chris Pine, clad in a Brunello Cucinelli silk jacket with a shawl lapel and silk trousers, mingled with some acquaintances.Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Subscribers, meanwhile, are estimated to fall nearly 5% next year, to 59.6 million from 62.7 million.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Historical records indicated that between 1804 and the Civil War, dozens of enslaved people perished at The Hermitage, but their burial site had faded from collective memory.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The people who lived here over 5,600 years ago ate mostly plants, farmed, and some may have perished in an accidental fire.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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The three musicians went on to varying degrees of success, most notably McCulloch, who played with Paul McCartney for three years but succumbed to substance abuse and died in 1979; Keen passed away in 2002 and Newman in 2016.Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hewitt’s character navigated the holidays during a difficult time as her mother passed away.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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