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
Helping leaders step up is only part of the equation; organizations must also focus on guiding others to step out gracefully.
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Michel Koopman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Yoon was later seen stepping out of a vehicle after arriving at the agency’s office in the nearby city of Gwacheon.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Us reported that Alba recently stepped out without her wedding ring, though the couple appeared to spend the holidays with each other.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The star first stepped out sans glam during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023 and had since made numerous fresh-faced appearances.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michel Koopman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Yoon was later seen stepping out of a vehicle after arriving at the agency’s office in the nearby city of Gwacheon.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Us reported that Alba recently stepped out without her wedding ring, though the couple appeared to spend the holidays with each other.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The star first stepped out sans glam during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023 and had since made numerous fresh-faced appearances.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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There’s a scene where the duo is trying to get their rent money back from Alyssa’s conniving and cheating boyfriend, which perfectly encapsulates the blend of wit and physical comedy that makes the film so memorable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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West Virginia was also willing to cheat off of Keshon Gilbert.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Takeyama Jeffrey Takeyama, 69, died in the Palisades Fire.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Two other kids, Steven and Leeann, died in 2012 of lung disease and in 2022 of ALS, respectively.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Being an imposing presence who can then mix in his skill, rather than relying on it, might be the key for him.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 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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Attendees got up and mingled with others throughout the lunch, making for some notable interactions.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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That produced a great combo; those road team interlopers mingled with bitter home fans in just the right ratio to get a fantastic crowd reaction.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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On paper, the movie is a very American epic—the rise and fall of a master builder, told as extravagantly as possible on 70-millimeter VistaVision, a largely obsolete film format that was predominantly used in the 1950s and ’60s.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trees or limbs that fall onto a shoulder, sidewalk or public right-of-way should be reported by calling 311 or using the CLT+ mobile app.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
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 24 Jan. 2025.
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