tune out
verb
tuned out; tuning out; tunes out
: to become unresponsive to : ignore
: to dissociate oneself from what is happening or one's surroundings
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Zumthor says that Govan had the best advice for tuning out the criticism of the plan.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Drop in, tune out, and revitalize—then head out to explore the lively delights of Santa Monica’s boardwalk.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Jude and Evan, tuning out the chaos, played five-in-a-row on a piece of lined paper.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
During periods of volatility and uncertainty, sticking to your long-term plan and tuning out the noise can also prove to be a compelling strategy, analysts said.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Drop in, tune out, and revitalize—then head out to explore the lively delights of Santa Monica’s boardwalk.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Jude and Evan, tuning out the chaos, played five-in-a-row on a piece of lined paper.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
During periods of volatility and uncertainty, sticking to your long-term plan and tuning out the noise can also prove to be a compelling strategy, analysts said.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Tune out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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