zoned out
Example Sentences
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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
She seemed kind of zoned out, and she was drooling.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022
When asked how he felt telling a "pack of lies", the boy said: "Disappointed in myself but at the same time I don't really remember my feelings because I was zoned out with shock."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2022
On board, the early risers dozed off, munched on breakfast, sipped coffee, zoned out with headphones in or discussed their plan of attack to maximize the powder day.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022
Then one day in science class, I was sitting in the back row, totally zoned out.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
