zone out

verb

Definition of zone outnext
as in to hang (around or out)

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Recent Examples of zone out The Wichita State transfer drilled a breaking ball at the bottom of the zone out to right-center field for a grand slam, Texas' second of the weekend. — David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026 That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Exhausted parents who need a minute to zone out, or a way to entertain their kids on long road trips or during errands, can head to CoComelon’s YouTube channel. — Parents, 3 July 2026 But ultimately, there’s nothing more appealing than a straight guy who can genuinely queen out about the important things in life (the aforementioned celeb goss, duh) without zoning out or seeming patronizing. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
  1. wind down
  2. veg out
  3. bum
  4. loosen up
  5. chill out
  6. idle
  7. footle
  8. loaf
Verb
  • Almost two weeks after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, most international rescue teams have either left or are winding down operations.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Iceco is winding down a VL45 Plus Kickstarter campaign this week.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of wind down
Verb
  • Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
  • This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of veg out
Verb
  • Great, for once the Leafs won’t bum me out!
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.
    — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of bum
Verb
  • Beckham isn’t the only one loosening up their summer style with a lacy slip skirt.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of loosen up
Verb
  • The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
  • Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.
    — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Definition of chill out
Verb
  • At the same time, the sounds of idling diesel work truck engines have replaced that of dozens of fire trucks that had been stationed there for days.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The second album this year from metalcore pioneers Converge is named for a mysterious, pulsing, low-frequency ambient drone, likened by those who hear it to a diesel engine, an idling airplane, or a kind of inescapable torture.
    — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
Definition of idle
Verb
  • Last year an American startup called Swarm Technologies paid a footling $900,000 fine for sending four tiny satellites into orbit on an Indian rocket, having been denied permission to do so by the US Federal Communications Commission.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 17 July 2019
Definition of footle
Verb
  • Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of loaf

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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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