as in to hang (around or out)
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Recent Examples of zone out
Fewer than 2,000 permits have been issued in burn zones out of 5,000 applications received to date, according to the state’s dashboard.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
The case supports wireless charging, and the fit stays comfortable through commutes, workouts, or just zoning out.
—PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Israeli government has insisted that Suwayda should be a demilitarized zone out of bounds to government forces.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
The case supports wireless charging, and the fit stays comfortable through commutes, workouts, or just zoning out.
—PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Israeli government has insisted that Suwayda should be a demilitarized zone out of bounds to government forces.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
Verb
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As the second quarter wound down, Tatum began to find his stroke.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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By the time snow winds down on Monday, a widespread swath of 3 to 6 inches of snow will be likely from Montana to the northern fringes of Upstate New York.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Critical thinking really bums them out.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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With just a few sprays, the hydrating formula melts into strands to loosen up hair and prevent breakage.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Men, once largely confined to safe tuxedos, began loosening up.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Do nothing, chill out, eat some pasta.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finding ways to chill out can really help.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are currently about 400 oil and product tankers idle in the Gulf, and one oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident on Monday, according to data from the website MarineTraffic.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Large traffic volumes have resulted in Chinatown becoming an epicenter of poor air quality due to idling cars.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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