zone out
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We can zone out or become so absorbed in something like driving or cooking that we lose track of time, without it being a cause for concern.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
I can peacefully zone out, knowing these people are qualified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 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
He seemed to zone out all of a sudden.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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