zone out

verb

Definition of zone outnext
as in to hang (around or out)

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Recent Examples of zone out That helps break the loop of worried thinking, Kaimal says, crowding out anxious thoughts in a way that zoning out in front of a screen often can’t. — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 But ultimately, there’s nothing more appealing than a straight guy who can genuinely queen out about the important things in life (the aforementioned celeb goss, duh) without zoning out or seeming patronizing. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 The Wichita State transfer drilled a breaking ball at the bottom of the zone out to right-center field for a grand slam, Texas' second of the weekend. — David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026 That means that people in meetings zone out, misunderstand or don’t appreciate priorities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zone out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone out
  1. wind down
  2. veg out
  3. bum
  4. loosen up
  5. chill out
  6. idle
  7. footle
  8. loaf
Verb
  • Vague assurances In announcing the ban, Mayor Mamdani said any effort to wind down the industry should include steps to find jobs and economic security for those who the ban would put out of work.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Her departure follows the announcement earlier this week that Christiane Amanpour would be winding down her daily CNN International series and departing the network next year.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wind down
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  • This is really a spot to escape for the weekend with your boo, or a couple of close friends who just want to veg out and drink and enjoy the scenery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of veg out
Verb
  • The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of bum
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  • Steve Madden Lennox Taupe Suede After seasons of structured, second-skin silhouettes, boots are finally loosening up.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Nix struggled to push the ball downfield most of the game with Denver's running game unable to loosen up the defense.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of loosen up
Verb
  • Almost exactly one year ago, fans of superstar singer Taylor Swift made a public plea for fans to chill out and stop staring into the Arrowhead Stadium suite owned by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For fans trying to stomach a brutal 2-0 series deficit, a free Budweiser stand was on hand at Wednesday’s game to help the faithful chill out and take the edge off before first pitch.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of chill out
Verb
  • The price of computers and smartphones would skyrocket as electronic manufacturers idled their factories.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In August, Silfab briefly idled production and later furloughed some workers because of production material shortages the company said would last three to four weeks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of idle
Verb
  • Last year an American startup called Swarm Technologies paid a footling $900,000 fine for sending four tiny satellites into orbit on an Indian rocket, having been denied permission to do so by the US Federal Communications Commission.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 17 July 2019
Definition of footle
Verb
  • Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of loaf

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“Zone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone%20out. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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