tune out

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Recent Examples of tune out Younger generations, who are increasingly savvy and quick to tune out at the first sign of inauthenticity, are demanding more than lip service from public figures. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 But either because of Montgomery or in spite of him, the Bruins have, in fact, largely tuned out this season. Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 In this excerpt from an interview with CBS News' Robert Costa, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says, in the upcoming election, democracy is at stake, and that people should not tune out in the belief that their voice doesn't matter. David Morgan, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2024 And, per usual, Jim Cramer advised Club members to tune out the noise. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tune out 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tune out
Verb
  • His name had repeatedly surfaced as a potential prime minister in the past, but he was passed over.
    Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • But the stirring film was passed over for best drama and best supporting actor (Clarence Maclin) at the Globes, landing a lone nod for best actor (Colman Domingo).
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The guard blew off the lock with a gun, and the man was found alone inside the cell, under a blanket.
    Tim Lister, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Or blowing off plans with your friends because your SO wants to hang.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For someone to single out sports betting as uniquely damaging is disingenuous and ignores the broader context of how Americans allocate discretionary income.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Spider-Man is too big a property, with far too much potential and too many fantastic stories to tell, for Sony to ignore the value of any property for long, regardless of the shelving of the SSU for now.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Kanye West disregarded an important hearing in one of the lawsuits filed against Donda Academy on Wednesday (Dec. 11).
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • According to the lawsuit, Herrera allegedly left the restaurant driving his vehicle, disregarded a red light and T-boned a vehicle, ultimately killing Taylar Jackson, 30, and six other victims, including 25-year-old Herrera.
    Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Luke Bryan feels slighted by recent election results — but not that one.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Arab Americans are one voting bloc that’s used to being slighted by both major parties.
    Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

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“Tune out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tune%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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