zone out
Example Sentences
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“I was in tears,” said Lev, a cardiologist and father of two, who watched his daughter zone out as one of the animations sucked her in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
"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
I want to zone out, but Garrett keeps baiting me.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
