block out
verb
blocked out; blocking out; blocks out
1
: to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, felt, or heard
Clouds blocked out the sun.
We put on music to block out the sound of the traffic.
2
: to force oneself not to think about (something)
He tried to block the event out.
3
: to ignore (something)
blocking out distractions
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It was used to block out the sun during rock concerts for dramatic effect.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The best approach for them, and their fans, is to put their heads down, block out the noise and get to work.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
After breaking free of his mobbing teammates, Reyna ran to the sideline and locked in an emotional embrace with Pochettino, the coach who gave him a second chance, who blocked out the noise as well.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Unlike other eye masks, this design looks more like a headband, blocking out more light and offering a bit more comfort around the eye area.
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Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The best approach for them, and their fans, is to put their heads down, block out the noise and get to work.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
After breaking free of his mobbing teammates, Reyna ran to the sideline and locked in an emotional embrace with Pochettino, the coach who gave him a second chance, who blocked out the noise as well.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Unlike other eye masks, this design looks more like a headband, blocking out more light and offering a bit more comfort around the eye area.
—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for block out
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“Block out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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