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, 17 Feb. 2026
If that occurs, water several times spaced out over an hour to help the soil rehydrate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This power bank solves that issue by spacing out each plug on all four sides of the cube.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Homes in the desert community are spaced out and tucked away behind desert foliage, according to Lamie, who says most properties sit on lots that are over an acre.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
If that occurs, water several times spaced out over an hour to help the soil rehydrate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This power bank solves that issue by spacing out each plug on all four sides of the cube.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Homes in the desert community are spaced out and tucked away behind desert foliage, according to Lamie, who says most properties sit on lots that are over an acre.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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