as in to hang (around or out)
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Recent Examples of zone out
That helps break the loop of worried thinking, Kaimal says, crowding out anxious thoughts in a way that zoning out in front of a screen often can’t.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
For those seeking a productive sort of comfy (i.e. reading instead of zoning out in front of a flatscreen), this club chair has a backrest with a bit of structure—perfect for meeting your nightly page count without a backache.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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.
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David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
For those seeking a productive sort of comfy (i.e. reading instead of zoning out in front of a flatscreen), this club chair has a backrest with a bit of structure—perfect for meeting your nightly page count without a backache.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for zone out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
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As military action between the United States and Iran appears to be winding down and negotiations continue, the remaining issues are frustrating commentators eager to spin this as another example of endless conflict.
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With Prime Day 2026 winding down, now is your last chance to upgrade your pet's sleep setup before the deals disappear.
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.
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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.
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That means, as some critics of the ban have pointed out, that 18-year-olds will almost certainly bum cigarettes from older friends—the same way younger teens have acquired them since time immemorial.
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Instead, Paul grew a little tight on important points just as Cerúndolo, who had spent most of the match in that state, started to loosen up a little.
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The market could loosen up if mortgage rates were to ease, Ken Johnson, a real estate economist at the University of Mississippi.
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The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
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Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.
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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.
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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.
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Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.
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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.
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Through the cattle’s death, the bacteria are brought back to the earth to vegetate or sporulate once more.
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We were parked alongside a remote and heavily vegetated waterway called Furlong Creek, which was the site of another one of Johnson’s experiments.
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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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