as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness syncope has been reported in a small percentage of patients taking the drug

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Recent Examples of syncope Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain. Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 Symptoms: Fainting in short durations Dizziness light-headedness from standing too long or suddenly sitting up People experiencing heat syncope should sit in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice or a sports drink. Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024 Heat Syncope Fainting, or syncope, occurs when someone stands for too long or stands up suddenly after sitting or lying down. Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024 The Mayo Clinic explains that vasovagal syncope causes a person's body to overreact to certain triggers, which in turn makes their heart rate or blood pressure drop suddenly. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for syncope
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Noun
  • The music ranges widely and might include Italo disco, trance, house and dark techno.
    Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • While Anoushka’s work is still rooted in the age-old classical traditions of India, her trilogy deftly incorporates elements of trance, ambient and other more contemporary Western electronic music styles to create an often-melancholic old world/new world synthesis.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Californium Supply Co Luxury streetwear brand Californium Supply Co brought its signature edge to its latest swim collection.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Pugh embarked on a brutal 12-day swim around Martha's Vineyard not long after the first shark sighting of the season in the area.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 June 2025

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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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