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Definitions

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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I can peacefully zone out, knowing these people are qualified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 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

Methods which McIlroy used to zone out included watching racy period drama Bridgerton - which he claimed he was talked into by wife Erica - and Disney animation Zootopia with his four-year-old daughter Poppy.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

Pack a nice meal, zone out with music, bring Uno if you are traveling with pals or want to make new friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

I zone out of math class and tune in instead to Alexander’s memories.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.