How to Use block out in a Sentence

block out

verb
  • No one had to wear ear plugs to block out the sound.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Start by blocking out two to four hours.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Berms will be constructed to block out noise and light.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Cami had fully blocked out the scene in her hotel room.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For the first time in more than two decades, Brady could not fully block out the noise.
    — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The crew also witnessed a solar eclipse when the moon blocked out the sun.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The best approach for them, and their fans, is to put their heads down, block out the noise and get to work.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • The eye mask helps block out any extra light in my room when napping during the day.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Some slept in sleeping bags, face masks over their eyes to block out the afternoon sun.
    — CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Just make sure to draw the curtains or shades during the day to block out the sun and keep the heat away.
    — Blaise Mesa, jsonline.com, 17 June 2026
  • During the day, any such light displays are blocked out by the sun and not visible.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 8 June 2026
  • If posting photos in uniform, blur or block out names on uniforms.
    — Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Closing blinds or curtains during the hottest parts of the day helps block out those intense rays.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This oversized sleep mask is ultra-soft against skin and wraps all the way around your head to fully block out light.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
  • Calendar views with meetings blocked out.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • It was used to block out the sun during rock concerts for dramatic effect.
    — New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • Future Hall of Fame QBs are built to block out fear and bury doubt.
    — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • These are short bursts of brain activity that help block out external noise.
    — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
  • To block out light, consider using blackout curtains or a sleep mask.
    — Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026
  • City are already looking to draw the Liverpool block out.
    — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • These blackout curtains can help block out unnecessary light and make your space look more dressed up at the same time.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • Inside, black curtains blocked out the windows and purple neon lights zigzagged across the walls and ceiling.
    — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Morosi says the goal is to help block out at least some noise for those living near this stretch of I-75.
    — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Do your best to make your bedroom as quiet as possible and wear earplugs if necessary to block out noise.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The offices and high-rises that are popping up and bringing in a younger clientele weren’t yet there to block out the sun.
    — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The winner was likely to come from whichever small handful of teams — likely just two or three maximum — were able to block out the road.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • His hotel spent $140,000 to add a third layer of glass to windows to block out more street noise.
    — Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
  • Burrows cited his theater background for learning how to give actors direction and block out scenes.
    — Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • Using earplugs for sleep will also block out important sounds like alarms, a baby crying, or an emergency phone call.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike other eye masks, this design looks more like a headband, blocking out more light and offering a bit more comfort around the eye area.
    — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

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