tuning out

verb

present participle of tune out
as in brushing (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuning out
  1. passing over
  2. blowing off
  3. ignoring
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  • Related Articles The board previously resolved to erect new buildings for the Latino Museum and the American Women’s History Museum, passing over Arts and Industries.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The August 12 eclipse swept across the Northern Hemisphere, traveling from Russia to Spain and passing over parts of Greenland, Iceland and Portugal.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of passing over
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  • Ricky obeys, blowing off plans to watch game tape with Russ, out of disguise.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Roughly an hour later, a powerful explosion ripped through the building, blowing off exterior walls and exposing its steel framework.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of blowing off
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  • The 86-year-old woman accused the UFW Foundation and the César Chávez Foundation of enabling Chávez’s attacks, ignoring complaints, and covering up evidence of the incidents.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sofia, after 17 years, looks at this as a dead end in their relationship, another example of completely ignoring her needs, and maybe her unspoken desire to move back to their native Spain.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ignoring
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“Tuning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuning%20out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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