zoned out
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Occasional experiences of “mindless eating” or “dissociative eating” are human; most of us have zoned out with a bag of chips at one point or another.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
He "zoned out" from the conversation and zoomed in on the tune - The Girls by Calvin Harris - and immediately asked for his number with a view to signing him.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
How often have you zoned out of a conversation, wondering if the person you’re talking to is enjoying spending time with you?
From Salon ● May 12, 2025
Chris Pine even became an unlikely meme for various shots of him looking zoned out at a press conference.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
I liked Mr. Tushman’s speech, but I have to admit: I kind of zoned out a little during some of the other speeches.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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