as in to hang (around or out)
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Recent Examples of zone out
The Israeli government has insisted that Suwayda should be a demilitarized zone out of bounds to government forces.
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Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
Apartments, in many areas, are zoned out of existence.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
The lion's mane mushroom extract helps smooth any sharp edges from the THC for a mellow Friday night buzz that's perfect for zoning out with a movie.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Their 2025 releases lean further into analog textures and live jamming—ideal for zoning out or tuning in.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
Apartments, in many areas, are zoned out of existence.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
The lion's mane mushroom extract helps smooth any sharp edges from the THC for a mellow Friday night buzz that's perfect for zoning out with a movie.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Their 2025 releases lean further into analog textures and live jamming—ideal for zoning out or tuning in.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
Verb
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The Miami Heat are interested in bringing in a New York free agent power forward/center to fill out their roster as the 2025 offseason winds down, according to a recent report.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons were a field goal away from tying it with the clock winding down.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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That’s what was bumming him out.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Everyone needs a chance to loosen up and have some fun, and even though this is also quite dark in places, definitely violent, this one is end-of-summer relief from the real world Aronofsky often inhabits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
24 Aug. 2025
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Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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That chilling out and taking it slow means staying away from pushing themselves and well within their comfort zone.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For example, students in Australia led a successful initiative to improve air quality around their schools by having parents cut down on engine idling time.—
Ana Santos Rutschman,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a motivated consumer still feels unconvinced, the market is idling in the wrong gear.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Get our daily newsletter Yet Mr Schwarzman avoids footling with life’s foot-soldiers for a reason.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
19 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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