Thesaurus results for ZONE OUT

zone out

verb

Definition of zone out

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. — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Apr. 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 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

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Now, decades later, Snider was winding down his career, and Prevost was about to participate in a conclave to elect the next pope.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Your spidey-senses start tingling as the game winds down, and something just tells you to start rolling the camera.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of wind down

Verb

The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of bum

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With Apatow at the helm, the chat took some comical turns, as might be expected, and also some unusually revealing ones, as Apatow getting McCartney to loosen up provided some real personal asides as well as screwball dialogue.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of loosen up

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The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Prepare to cut the cord and just chill out in the company of other adults masquerading as big kids for a couple of days.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of chill out

Verb

But every watt lost to idle draw while a cooler cycles, or to low-power conversion while a light stays on, is energy already paid for and carried, but never used.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Diesel engine idling and high-risk industrial activity across the street from homes and parks would bring air, noise and light pollution.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of idle

Verb

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
The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of loaf

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