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, 11 May 2026
The Derby, Preakness and June 6 Belmont Stakes should be more spaced out.
—Greg Cote
may 10, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Yes, Benson spaced out in a news conference after Game 1 and wasn’t listening to a question.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 8 May 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The Derby, Preakness and June 6 Belmont Stakes should be more spaced out.
—Greg Cote
may 10, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Yes, Benson spaced out in a news conference after Game 1 and wasn’t listening to a question.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 8 May 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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