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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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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

“It feels like they created space out of nothing, which they kind of did,” Muncy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Much like their namesake Neil, Adam Armstrong and Stuart Armstrong are exploiting space out wide time and again.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

Yes, you have.You never do your work anymore, you space out all day unless you’re in band, and you yell at me half the time when I try to talk to you.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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