zoning out

verb

present participle of zone out
as in hanging (around or out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoning out
  1. winding down
  2. loosening up
  3. chilling out
Verb
  • With the first half winding down, Jones’ 17-yard completion to Dallas Wilson on fourth-and-12 from the Texas 36 saved the day for Florida and provided the 19-year-old a shot of confidence.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On the other hand, an agent trained on company context can see the decline, and tell whether this is because the company is deliberately winding down specific segments of the business.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of winding down
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  • Steve Madden Lennox Taupe Suede After seasons of structured, second-skin silhouettes, boots are finally loosening up.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosening up
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  • Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Definition of chilling out
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