as in collapsed
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of fainted
Most had fainted on the job due to the heat or witnessed a co-worker who did.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
One of them, who was asthmatic, fainted.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Michael Scott superfan Sabrina Impacciatore nearly fainted when The Office alums Steve Carell and John Krasinski stopped by set on the very first day of filming the sitcom’s offshoot, The Paper.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After years of moonlighting at weddings, including one where Lekman fainted inside a giant cake, he was inspired to turn his side hustle into a book.
—Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
When police showed up at the door with flashlights, his mom fainted.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
His attorneys told the outlet he has been denied medication in Texas and has fainted due to the pain caused by his condition.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Seconds later, McKenna suddenly fainted, causing Perry and her team to spring into action.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
One of them, who was asthmatic, fainted.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Michael Scott superfan Sabrina Impacciatore nearly fainted when The Office alums Steve Carell and John Krasinski stopped by set on the very first day of filming the sitcom’s offshoot, The Paper.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After years of moonlighting at weddings, including one where Lekman fainted inside a giant cake, he was inspired to turn his side hustle into a book.
—Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
When police showed up at the door with flashlights, his mom fainted.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
His attorneys told the outlet he has been denied medication in Texas and has fainted due to the pain caused by his condition.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Seconds later, McKenna suddenly fainted, causing Perry and her team to spring into action.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fainted
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Florida’s offense looked stagnant and rarely gave the sophomore quarterback good options before his pocket collapsed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Of course, social media was quick to flood the trailer's YouTube comments with criticism and jokes, while others, naturally, swooned over Elordi's appearance.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the time, bitcoin had traded above $80,000 for most of the year, falling to just below $75,000 as the stock market swooned.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Fainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fainted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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