as in to hang (around or out)
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Recent Examples of zone out
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.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Here are eight shows that ‘90s kids couldn’t wait to tune in and zone out to after school!
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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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.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Here are eight shows that ‘90s kids couldn’t wait to tune in and zone out to after school!
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
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Kailee and Mike Higgs, Harry’s dad, and a tight pack of friends and family set off toward the grandstands next to Shinnecock’s 18th green to watch the second round wind down.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The few retailers left inside the mall, including anchor tenant JCPenney, fought to stay open, telling a Cook County judge this spring that a quick shutdown was unnecessary and wouldn’t leave enough time to wind down their businesses in an orderly manner.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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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.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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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.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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A lot has changed since then—the designer shuffle means most brands have new creative directors, and the men’s silhouette has certainly loosened up a bit (though maybe be coming back down to Earth).—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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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
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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.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The roar gave way to brooms scraping asphalt, trucks idling and fans comparing videos on their phones.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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Recursive self-improvement will transform the domains that check themselves and idle everywhere else.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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
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Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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