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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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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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Recent Examples of step out
Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The series brings a fresh perspective to Austen’s iconic story as Mary steps out of the shadows and into her own life.
—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
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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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The series brings a fresh perspective to Austen’s iconic story as Mary steps out of the shadows and into her own life.
—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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step out
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on the cheating epidemic that has overtaken schools and universities as students outsource their assignments to a chat bot.—
Peter Smagorinsky,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An angler competing in a walleye derby on Saskatchewan’s Montreal Lake was kicked out of the ice-fishing tournament Saturday after being accused of cheating.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add one fourth of meringue and mix until incorporated.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around.—
Jay Glennie,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ernesto and George were checking out the trailer, screwing around and being boys, the night Reynolds secretly came to the site to finish the plan.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Guests mingled around the offering of Overseas models, rare Les Collectionneurs vintage pieces, and a Cabinotiers salon where one-of-a-kind pieces are on display—to name just a few of the watchmaking highlights.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Weeks later, the couple attended the Ascot together, where Phillips introduced Sperling to the King, while the couple also mingled with his cousins in the royal enclosure.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The follow-up Saturday just fell short of also being special.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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That can help with weight loss, which is associated with reducing hot flashes and night sweats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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For one project, Cohen tried to disrupt a protein associated with insulin resistance and diabetes.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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While Shaffer’s father has now passed away, his younger brother Derek has seemingly taken a step back from search efforts and has not spoken out publicly in recent years.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Most Social Security payments fund retirement and related benefits, providing monthly income to eligible workers and certain family members, as well as survivor benefits for families after a worker passes away.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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