zoning out

verb

present participle of zone out
as in hanging (around or out)

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  1. winding down
  2. loosening up
  3. chilling out
Verb
  • The flood threat from Western Texas to southwest Kansas is expected to start winding down Monday, but some spotty flooding is still possible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 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 winding down
Verb
  • Steve Madden Lennox Taupe Suede After seasons of structured, second-skin silhouettes, boots are finally loosening up.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosening up
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  • Brewing ahead leaves fermentation and chilling out of the gathering itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of chilling out
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