CONKS (OUT) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

conks (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of conk (out)

as in faints

to lose consciousness after three days without eating, he simply conked out

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as in dies

to stop functioning the engine conked out just as we were approaching the exact middle of nowhere

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starts (up)

as in passes (on)

to stop living a list of people whose chief claim to fame is the unusual manner in which they conked out

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Madeline, however, is quickly riddled with guilt after her mom (who was supposed to show at the party) faints at home and was waiting all day for somebody to call and realize.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Continuing to hold their breath causes a lack of oxygen to the brain and the swimmer faints without warning.

— Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of faints

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Rubs are typically made on saplings 1 to 3 inches in diameter; the tree typically dies since its bark is often slashed away completely around its trunk.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Franny and Jet’s Final Act The film’s most emotional moments belong to Jet — who dies early on after hearing a deathwatch beetle — and Franny (Stockard Channing), whose arc closes with her sacrifice to end the family curse for good.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dies

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Saccharide is a carbohydrate made of sugars, and the Aries season falls between late March and early April.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Companies should examine the economics more closely when a category of loss occurs regularly, remains relatively stable and falls within an amount the organization can comfortably absorb.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

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Ample opportunities to catch passes out of the backfield could loom for rookie Jadarian Price and third-year pro George Holani.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There’s something alluringly alien-esque about Davis’ body language here, an intentional stiltedness and curiosity as Margot takes in the world anew, though not before Sam passes out at the sight of her.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of passes out

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Evans running back Daveon Williams goes 5 yards for the score and the Trojans extend the lead to 38-7 after the two point conversion fails.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
The reason why so many hotels, cruise lines and tour operators still base prices on double occupancy is that their costs – the room, the berth, the coach seat, the guide – don’t fall by half when the second person fails to materialize.

— Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fails

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The loan does not need to be repaid until the last borrower passes away, sells the home, or moves out for good, such as entering long-term care.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
This leaves the king with only one living son, Prince Yeongan, who quickly begins to show signs of mortal peril and also passes away mid-way through the series.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026

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