as in faints
to lose consciousness
I passed out from the flu
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Recent Examples of passes out
Etienne has proven to be an effective runner and has the ability to catch passes out of the backfield, too.
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Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 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
When the rest of the group passes out drunk, Regis tends to Geralt’s lingering wound from the disastrous battle with Vilgefortz.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Danny passes out, but luckily doesn’t die.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 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
When the rest of the group passes out drunk, Regis tends to Geralt’s lingering wound from the disastrous battle with Vilgefortz.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Danny passes out, but luckily doesn’t die.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes out
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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
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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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Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Passes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20out. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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