zone out

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

I zone out on everything else ’cause I’m anxious on how the rest of my End Day is gonna play out.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera