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zone out

VERB
black out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lose consciousness pass out
WEAK
collapse crap out draw a blank go out like a light slip into coma swoon
Antonyms
WEAK
add pencil in resuscitate revive uncover

Example Sentences

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He tries to zone out when it does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

"It's becoming much rarer to zone out and just let the mind wander, but that's when we think in ways that broaden our horizons," she said.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

“I just found it very enjoyable to zone out and have the right kind of music on and just sort of keep going,” Mark said.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

I don’t listen to music or podcasts; I just zone out to the crunching of gravel beneath my feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

Kellerman spends the last five minutes of the class talking with us about our upcoming art project, and I’m relieved to just zone out and listen.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell