space out
verb
spaced out; spacing out; spaces out
informal
: to become inattentive, distracted, or mentally remote
spaced out halfway through the lecture
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Some hosts may feel comfortable simply pointing you in the right direction, but others may prefer keeping utilitarian spaces out of sight.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
While slightly more spaced out, the Arizona Diamondbacks could catch fire and be in the mix as well.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The two sets, spaced out months apart from one another, were welcomed warmly by fans and preceded by a handful of singles, many of which became charting successes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Some hosts may feel comfortable simply pointing you in the right direction, but others may prefer keeping utilitarian spaces out of sight.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
While slightly more spaced out, the Arizona Diamondbacks could catch fire and be in the mix as well.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The two sets, spaced out months apart from one another, were welcomed warmly by fans and preceded by a handful of singles, many of which became charting successes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for space out
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“Space out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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