space out
verb
spaced out; spacing out; spaces out
informal
: to become inattentive, distracted, or mentally remote
spaced out halfway through the lecture
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
The Omakase Behind the sliding door in the back is the 22 seat omakase counter offering a 14 course selection that is spaced out over a two-hour seating.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The two-week turnaround from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness and changes in modern racing have sparked debate around the sport about spacing out the races.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Officials say this should help minimize airborne delays by spacing out arriving flights and holding some departures at origin airports.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
The Omakase Behind the sliding door in the back is the 22 seat omakase counter offering a 14 course selection that is spaced out over a two-hour seating.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The two-week turnaround from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness and changes in modern racing have sparked debate around the sport about spacing out the races.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Officials say this should help minimize airborne delays by spacing out arriving flights and holding some departures at origin airports.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for space out
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“Space out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20out. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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