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
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis stepped out onto the Caesars Palace Colosseum stage this afternoon to kick off Disney’s CinemaCon presentation and introduce the first footage for Freakier Friday.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
In a response filed Thursday, Williams’ lead lawyer said his client did not step out of line.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Lawrence stepped out into New York City’s fake summer day sporting Adidas’ Tokyo sneakers on March 29, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world
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From Los Angeles to London, the stars are stepping out in style for major celebrations.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
In a response filed Thursday, Williams’ lead lawyer said his client did not step out of line.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Lawrence stepped out into New York City’s fake summer day sporting Adidas’ Tokyo sneakers on March 29, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world
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From Los Angeles to London, the stars are stepping out in style for major celebrations.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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There's a problem these players aren't punished enough for cheating.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Iconoclastic critic, art historian, and photographer Max Kozloff, who served as Artforum’s executive editor in the 1970s before turning to his own artistic practice, died on April 6.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
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The saxophonist in his band also died, according to manager Enrique Paulino.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.—
Thalía Henao,
Allure,
11 Apr. 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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Peter’s ashes had waited a long time, but finally they were mingled with Monica’s.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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For the Toronto-native, the excitement of showcasing her city mingled with the pressure of balancing family visits, catching up with old friends, and maintaining her professional duties as judge.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite hitting every green in regulation that Sunday, McIlroy couldn’t get any putts to fall and finished in third place, two shots behind Cameron Smith.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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At least 70 whales have perished since the start of the year in the shallow lagoons of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula where the animals gather to calf, nurse and breed.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least 70 whales have perished since the start of the year in the shallow, protected lagoons of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula where the animals have congregated for eons to calf, nurse and breed, said Steven Swartz, a marine scientist who has studied gray whales since 1977.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Landon passed away in 1991 at age 54 from pancreatic cancer.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Assembled purely from Spalding Gray’s interviews and stage performances, Soderbergh crafted a semi-autobiography a few years after the legendary raconteur had passed away.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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