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
Guadalupe Perez, the architect behind the weekly gatherings, steps out of his backyard dressed in navy blue charro clothing.
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Laura Anaya-Morga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
When the marks arrived, they would be greeted by a young-looking decoy — only for Hansen to step out of the shadows a moment later, along with a camera crew ready to broadcast their shame to the world.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Perfect for those cold mornings, memory foam bath mats also retain heat, keeping your feet warm right after stepping out of the shower or bath.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Laura Anaya-Morga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
When the marks arrived, they would be greeted by a young-looking decoy — only for Hansen to step out of the shadows a moment later, along with a camera crew ready to broadcast their shame to the world.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Perfect for those cold mornings, memory foam bath mats also retain heat, keeping your feet warm right after stepping out of the shower or bath.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
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In February 1925, Ford cheated the electric chair by twisting up a bed sheet, suspending it from a bar over the door in the cell, and hanging himself.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a pair of posts on X Saturday (Jan. 18), Wayne accused the reigning Super Bowl champions — who that day bested the Houston Texans 23-14 — of cheating during games.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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The filmmaker's grandfather on his mother's side, who died before Coogler was born, and his Uncle James, who passed away during the making of Creed, were from Mississippi.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly was previously married to Steven Roads, who died from a heart attack in 2005.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Following the reveal, guests danced to DJ sets by Mark Ronson and Honey Dijon and drank cocktails mixed with Seventy One Gin, the spirit brand founded by Mert Alas, who shot the campaign alongside his partner Marcus Piggott.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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These protein supplements can be mixed with liquids, such as water, milk, or alternative milks, to help meet daily protein needs.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
31 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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Players including Aliyah Boston and Nneka Ogwumike—also featured in the Adidas shoot—are mingling, while crewmen move around screens and scaffolding.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Antiques mingle with contemporary art, and ornate architecture feels fresh with the addition of modern, shapely furnishings.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, hiking deaths fall behind canyoneering deaths.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2025
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His survival, contrasted with the heartbreaking loss of over forty relatives, including his parents and grandmother who perished in the Holocaust, has shaped my understanding of the fragility of freedom and the strength of the human spirit.—
Joanie Schirm,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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Almost two years ago, the BBC greenlit a three-part drama about the Grenfell Tower fire, a national tragedy in which 72 people perished in a devastating blaze at a London housing block.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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The show was executive produced by Lear (passed away in 2023 at the age of 101) and produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Hirsch, a Los Angeles businessman and avid motorcycle collector, passed away last year.—
David Knutson,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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