Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoning out
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Authorities said the crowd that gathered at the federal building later in the afternoon, as the rally was winding down, had ignored orders to disperse.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026 -
When Brider was winding down last fall, the two longtime friends ran into each other.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dulude suggests loosening up the food particles on the microwave walls by placing a bowl of water inside with half a lemon and using a high setting to boil the water.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Men, once largely confined to safe tuxedos, began loosening up.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
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As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Zoning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoning%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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