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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.

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space out

Cut the white space out of the middle of the trapezoid.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026

If the right-winger moves inside, the right-back, Hakimi, fills the space out wide.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

They created space out wide and Steyn galloped away from Yoram Moefana to strike from 45m.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 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

Just lie on the roof, space out, and not think about being wet, hungry.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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