tunes out

Definition of tunes outnext
present tense third-person singular of tune out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunes out
Verb
  • According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.
    Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
    George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.
    Janay Reece, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.
    Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Tunes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunes%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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