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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The Seltos is getting larger for the 2027 model year, which is a win for drivers who want more space out of the subcompact SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Drawing superficial inspiration from historic manse styles, their designs allude to the upper echelon, but are often built quickly with inexpensive materials to squeeze the most living space out of a lot size.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The Seltos is getting larger for the 2027 model year, which is a win for drivers who want more space out of the subcompact SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Drawing superficial inspiration from historic manse styles, their designs allude to the upper echelon, but are often built quickly with inexpensive materials to squeeze the most living space out of a lot size.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.
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