as in collapses
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of faints
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
During the confrontation, the man faints and hits his head, video posted online by OPP shows.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faints
Verb
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By identifying patterns that precede instability, operators could intervene before plasma confinement collapses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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When normal matter collapses sufficiently, stars begin to form.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Come for the fangs, stay for the swoons.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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The only thing that’s preventing him from being as secure at a spot as Wyatt Langford or Corey Seager are his second-half swoons.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a large pool for morning swims or leisurely gatherings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of the pool, the primary suite opens right onto the terrace, so morning swims are very much on the table.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Solar flares produced by the sun can cause radio blackouts and geomagnetic storms on Earth, which interfere with radio communications and affect satellites in orbit.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Typically, news and sports networks hold more weight during such negotiations, but blackouts are becoming more common, even for those with top-tier rights such as the NFL.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Faints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faints. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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