space out
verb
spaced out; spacing out; spaces out
informal
: to become inattentive, distracted, or mentally remote
spaced out halfway through the lecture
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Though you may be tempted to sow everything at once, consider spacing out the sowing of crops such as lettuce, greens, or carrots every other week during their sowing season instead.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
In those cases, spacing out washes while focusing shampoo on the scalp can help maintain moisture in the hair lengths.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Though you may be tempted to sow everything at once, consider spacing out the sowing of crops such as lettuce, greens, or carrots every other week during their sowing season instead.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
In those cases, spacing out washes while focusing shampoo on the scalp can help maintain moisture in the hair lengths.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for space out
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“Space out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20out. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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