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
Plaza stepped out to introduce musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The couple also celebrated Valentine’s Day together on Thursday night, stepping out for a dinner date at Carbone in New York City.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
The new season picks up with Kanan fully stepping out from under the wing of his mother, the ruthless and calculating drug queenpin, Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller).
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
In November, Joan and Ed also stepped out together for the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked, in which Grande is credited as Ariana Grande-Butera.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The couple also celebrated Valentine’s Day together on Thursday night, stepping out for a dinner date at Carbone in New York City.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
The new season picks up with Kanan fully stepping out from under the wing of his mother, the ruthless and calculating drug queenpin, Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller).
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
In November, Joan and Ed also stepped out together for the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked, in which Grande is credited as Ariana Grande-Butera.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 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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But suicide is a major public health crisis — according to the CDC, 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, which is about one death every 11 minutes — and antidepressants can be lifesaving.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The cat also tested positive for the virus and died 24 hours later.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The premium crime show mixes whodunnits with explorations of social issues, including class differences, prejudices, workplace dynamics, and identity.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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The biggest bowl is ideal for mixing large batches of dough and marinating meat, while the medium and small ones can be used to mix salads, create dressings, and even serve food.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 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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This is one of the most important periods of the year for singles to mix and mingle!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Twenty hectares of historical old vines mingle with younger plants spread across four hills tell the story of place—where Nebbiolo, Barbera, Grignolino, and one-hundred plus year old Pinot Noir grow.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 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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The Shrek franchise launched with the Oscar-winning 2001 feature that centered on an ogre named Shrek, who falls for Fiona, the princess of Far Far Away who has been cursed, trapped in the body of an ogre.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
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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The conceptual artist recently passed away on February 12 at age 84.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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