zone out

Example Sentences

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Could he zone out and listen to the entire Dylan catalog?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 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 just try and lock in and zone out the crowd", says Joe.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

Sometimes I look out the window and zone out until our break ends.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez