as in collapsing
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of fainting
Some may also hyperventilate, which can lead to fainting as well.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Randomly passing out Fainting or almost fainting without a clear cause can be a red flag for abnormal heart rhythms, internal bleeding, or neurological issues.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Randomly passing out Fainting or almost fainting without a clear cause can be a red flag for abnormal heart rhythms, internal bleeding, or neurological issues.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fainting
Verb
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Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some of you are swooning with joy and anticipation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The sweet romance has left TikTokers swooning.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Early in the production, the bulky space suits and intense summer heat had actors passing out mid-take.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even Stewart took part in the marketing effort, passing out fliers to fellow parents at her 14-year-old daughter’s soccer matches.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Fainting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fainting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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