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tuning out

verb

present participle of tune out
as in brushing (off)

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  1. passing over
  2. blowing off
  3. ignoring
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  • The probability of a hurricane passing over any particular point is low, especially farther from the Mexican coast, since most Pacific hurricanes tend to stay closer to Mexico.
    — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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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  • This leaves plenty of room for optimistic interpretation of just how much sleep many get, while ignoring factors such as sleep fragmentation or durations of sleep stages.
    — Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The stock is bucking its own sector and ignoring the broader market noise, and that kind of independence is worth paying attention to.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 17 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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