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
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Death Valley National Park, California When summer winds down, programming ramps up in Death Valley National Park.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Industry types were fond of hanging out there after a hard night, playing ping pong and winding down with food and drink.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 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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The previous week, Emily was at a sleepover at Heather’s house with Gretchen, when Gretchen, loosened up by shots of Fireball whiskey, revealed that Tamra once recorded a song, badly, according to Gretchen, with an unnamed boy band star that Gretchen claims Tamra got frisky with.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Let your guard down and loosen up a bit.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 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
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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 30 Sep. 2025.
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