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space out

Idioms

Stupefy or disorient, as if or from a drug. For example, This medication spaces me out so I can't think clearly, or I wonder what those kids are on—they look totally spaced out. [1960s] Also see zone out.

Example Sentences

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With the push to the summit well underway, authorities and expedition operators have told the BBC they will space out the ascents to manage overcrowding.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He spoke to Foden on the touchline with the playmaker stationed between the lines, centrally, which opened up space out wide.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Services can include detailed instructions on which cards to open and how to space out card applications to limit damage to credit scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

“There’s no reason to delay or space out vaccines,” O’Leary said.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

They are larger than my usual format, and space out the wall nicely.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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