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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The noise the Steelers are intent on tuning out will persist regardless.
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CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Perfect for tuning out crying babies, busy terminals, or noisy cafés in style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
To tune out noisy environments, like airports and gyms, grab the sleek Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Constantly chirping about what will eventually happen will soon fall on deaf ears and the fans will tune out, turned off by another disappointing season.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Perfect for tuning out crying babies, busy terminals, or noisy cafés in style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
To tune out noisy environments, like airports and gyms, grab the sleek Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Constantly chirping about what will eventually happen will soon fall on deaf ears and the fans will tune out, turned off by another disappointing season.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tune out
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“Tune out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20out. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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