as in fainting
to lose consciousness
I passed out from the flu
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Recent Examples of passing out
In one clip, the coach is passing out fliers on campus for a women’s soccer game.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Volunteers then begin walking, picking up trash, passing out bagged lunches to community members who are experiencing homelessness, and connecting people with agencies that can provide shelter or relief if needed.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An environmental services worker in Sacramento, California died this week after passing out inside a tank at a Costco store, according to local fire officials.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their steadiest success came from passing out of two-tight end personnel, thanks to play-action completions of 10, 22 and 10 yards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
This fall, Ram dealers will be as popular as the house passing out full-size Snickers on Halloween.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Early in the production, the bulky space suits and intense summer heat had actors passing out mid-take.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
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
Even today, he is known for constantly passing out flyers to make people aware of upcoming events.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Volunteers then begin walking, picking up trash, passing out bagged lunches to community members who are experiencing homelessness, and connecting people with agencies that can provide shelter or relief if needed.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An environmental services worker in Sacramento, California died this week after passing out inside a tank at a Costco store, according to local fire officials.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their steadiest success came from passing out of two-tight end personnel, thanks to play-action completions of 10, 22 and 10 yards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
This fall, Ram dealers will be as popular as the house passing out full-size Snickers on Halloween.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Early in the production, the bulky space suits and intense summer heat had actors passing out mid-take.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
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
Even today, he is known for constantly passing out flyers to make people aware of upcoming events.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing out
Verb
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And fainting, as any publicist will tell you, makes for a much worse viral moment than a sweaty brow.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some may also hyperventilate, which can lead to fainting as well.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Taxes are rising, the economy is faltering, the power grid is blacking out, energy prices are skyrocketing, violent crime is rampant and unaudited non-profit funding in the billions creates the appearance of mismanagement at the best and corruption at the worst.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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Female victims were also more likely to report blacking out, with 74% reporting blacking out, compared to 51% of male victims, according to the study.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Passing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20out. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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