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, 8 Mar. 2026
As well as valuing the pace that helps his wingers exploit spaces out wide, Rosenior’s style also demands those players drop deeper to help build play.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Penthouse primary suite A penthouse-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a large rooftop view terrace with sweeping San Francisco views, extending the home’s livable space out under the sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Make sure to space out your birdhouses as well, as birds are very territorial over their space.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
As well as valuing the pace that helps his wingers exploit spaces out wide, Rosenior’s style also demands those players drop deeper to help build play.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Penthouse primary suite A penthouse-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a large rooftop view terrace with sweeping San Francisco views, extending the home’s livable space out under the sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Make sure to space out your birdhouses as well, as birds are very territorial over their space.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Space out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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