passes out

present tense third-person singular of pass out
as in faints
to lose consciousness I passed out from the flu

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Recent Examples of passes out 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 While this was Theo’s first official time coming home, he has been allowed occasional day passes out from the hospital though would always have to return to his room at night. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Once the budget resolution passes out of committee, the committees that received instructions get to work. Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 3 June 2026 There’s the brooding, damaged Creasy, who confusingly passes out at inopportune moments owing to his trauma; an international setting (Italy in the book and first film, Mexico City in the 2004 movie); and a young woman who breaks through his defenses and teaches him to feel again. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 When Sonny eventually passes out, Chee starts doing some snooping around. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 In the sequel, Kate actually passes out. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026 The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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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
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  • But beyond noting that the case was closed, the report blacks out all the details describing the event.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • As a result, each shell collapses sequentially, gradually absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, revenue per shopper collapses because nobody browses on the way out.
    Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Passes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20out. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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