tune out

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tune out For Dasher, the decision to tune out wasn’t recent. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Do not accept riding the hamster wheel of mediocrity, because there will reach a point that the journey will become so entirely unfulfilling and exasperatingly predictable, that a portion of the fan base will tune out. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 Privilege allows some to tune out. Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 Habituation comes in handy to tune out disturbances such as a clock ticking or traffic noise. Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tune out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tune out
Verb
  • That’s when Manu Garcia found Joveljic with a perfect pass over the top of the Galaxy defense.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.
    Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Roofs were blown off houses and debris was scattered across yards.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Atlanta's plan to protect human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism from a coalition of community organizations that say the city ignored their input while developing the framework.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Netflix has largely ignored the format that dominates the phone of anyone under 35.
    Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hezbollah, the paramilitary group in Lebanon, got involved in the conflict, disregarding the state’s sovereignty and firing missiles and drones from Lebanese territory at an Israeli military site near Haifa.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Too few compliments make kids feel slighted, while too many can inspire arrogance.
    Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The right felt slighted, again, this time as the victim of a great left-wing conspiracy to turn football’s biggest night against them.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Tune out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tune%20out. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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