step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
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The series brings a fresh perspective to Austen’s iconic story as Mary steps out of the shadows and into her own life.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Rivera then shot and killed Diller after being ordered to step out of the vehicle.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Zendaya and Meryl Streep made stylish appearances in New York City, while Storm Reid stepped out in Los Angeles.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 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
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Rivera then shot and killed Diller after being ordered to step out of the vehicle.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Zendaya and Meryl Streep made stylish appearances in New York City, while Storm Reid stepped out in Los Angeles.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 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
See All Example Sentences for step out
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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