1
as in screwing around
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 dying
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 mixing
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 stepping out
Yet again, Blazy has done his job in creating something that has gotten people talking, bringing Chanel into the zeitgeist as a fashion house that's current, modern and very much stepping out of the fashion box.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Moving to New Jersey is Reiten’s way of stepping out of her comfort zone.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the press conference was called off as an unidentified man told waiting reporters that the family would not be stepping out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Erin Foster, creator of Nobody Wants This, is stepping out from behind the camera in Season 3 of the Netflix rom-com.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Moving to New Jersey is Reiten’s way of stepping out of her comfort zone.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the press conference was called off as an unidentified man told waiting reporters that the family would not be stepping out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Erin Foster, creator of Nobody Wants This, is stepping out from behind the camera in Season 3 of the Netflix rom-com.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping out
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Mercedes is truly not screwing around with the new EQS.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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Another found that women who remained childless after a fertility evaluation had more than a twofold higher risk of dying by suicide than those who eventually did have a child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a February 2024 review of 45 studies encompassing some 10 million people, eating 10% more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Professional golfers constantly tinker with equipment and jump from one club manufacturer to another throughout their careers, but Rose mixing it up comes across as a very strange move for a number of different reasons.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the cheating scandal happened, there was a groundswell of support from fans, a protectiveness over Long as a woman and as a cultural touchstone.—
Zeba Blay,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2026
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Notice something small, then compliment it This one is almost cheating.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Guests recalled mingling with Lowell Weicker, Connecticut’s longtime senator and governor.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the party moves from indoors out, this especially smart two-piece set will also be particularly adept at making sure soot isn’t mingling with the rest of your guests.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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There was a beauty in this ritual, going out and not feeling shame about getting a hair transplant while getting reacquainted with my heritage.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bishop Moore junior Lucas Magro went 2-1 in the individual singles bracket and took the top seed, William Freshwater of Barron Collier, to a tiebreaker before falling 1-6, 6-1, (10-3).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behind 3-1 in their first-round Eastern Conference series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stepping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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