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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For example, those with oily hair may need to wash more often, while people with dry or textured hair can space out washes to preserve moisture.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite plenty of space out there on the Anatolian Plateau, people packed in closely.
—R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
But by the time Burdick encountered her, Maha was bloated from her medication, spaced out, and spiralling into mental illness.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
In recent years, studios have typically tried to space out most of their biggest releases.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite plenty of space out there on the Anatolian Plateau, people packed in closely.
—R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
But by the time Burdick encountered her, Maha was bloated from her medication, spaced out, and spiralling into mental illness.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
In recent years, studios have typically tried to space out most of their biggest releases.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Space out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20out. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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