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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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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
There’s one thing our favorite Black celebrity couples will do: step out fabulously and be seen.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Nine years after publicly stepping out together for the first time during Halloween week, the happy couple — who married in July 2021 — dressed up again for 2024, Stefani, 55, going as Snow White, while Shelton, 48, opted for a turtle costume.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Millie Bobby Brown arrested by Sabrina Carpenter at Atlanta concert for being too hot: 'Stranger things have happened'
Carpenter clearly knows her aesthetic references, finally stepping out onto the stage in the guise of one of her most influential forebears: Olivia Newton-John in Grease.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
In the original 2004 movie, Queen Bee Regina George (Rachel McAdams) steps out in a bang-on Playboy Bunny outfit.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Nine years after publicly stepping out together for the first time during Halloween week, the happy couple — who married in July 2021 — dressed up again for 2024, Stefani, 55, going as Snow White, while Shelton, 48, opted for a turtle costume.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Millie Bobby Brown arrested by Sabrina Carpenter at Atlanta concert for being too hot: 'Stranger things have happened'
Carpenter clearly knows her aesthetic references, finally stepping out onto the stage in the guise of one of her most influential forebears: Olivia Newton-John in Grease.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
In the original 2004 movie, Queen Bee Regina George (Rachel McAdams) steps out in a bang-on Playboy Bunny outfit.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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The post comes as Trump has for days basely accused the key battleground state of cheating.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The activation comes amid a particularly tense election year, with former President Trump, the Republican nominee, already claiming that Democrats are cheating.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Suddenly, Stephen is a father again, tearfully clutching a crying boy, the one his son died to save.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 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 all of these events draw in fangirls eager to meet their celebrity crush, those looking to mingle with the No. 1 Dev Patel were out of luck Sunday.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the venue’s lobby afforded summit participants with the space to mingle, connect, and experience premium brand activations.Essence, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Valor recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock after that as Regis fell a win short of the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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That’s in part because Democrats fell short in their bid to flip enough battleground districts in Southern California and the Central Valley to help the national party win a majority.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The twist involves a naming switch-up between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), who perishes at the hand of Darth Maul (Ray Park) at the conclusion of the divisive prequel.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the end, 384 men survived and 828 perished, either in the hold or in the water.Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
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Voters will also choose who will take the 18th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat, who passed away in July.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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