Synonyms of passing out

passing out

verb

present participle of pass out

as in fainting

to lose consciousness

I passed out from the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fainting
• keeling (over)
• blacking out
• collapsing
• conking (out)
• swooning
• breaking down
• zonking (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coming to
• coming around
• reviving
• coming round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of passing out

Jack McGrail and Aiyana Da’Briel, staff leaders for the SoLa Live Accelerator program behind the event, seemed to be everywhere at once, passing out wristbands and scribbling on clipboards. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

The women alleged they were often choked by the brothers, sometimes to the point of passing out, before being raped. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The trend, which was popular on TikTok at the time, involves intentionally choking oneself or holding one’s breath until passing out. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

He was seen passing out brochures that directed students to subscribe to his services for $15 per month, according to an article by The Kansas City Star. — Zuri Primos july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Rhaenyra is at her happiest finally facing the hungry people of King’s Landing, giving a rousing speech before passing out bread and fruit and grain and other sundries to the smallfolk. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

The warning signs include all the above but also may include a strong, rapid heartbeat, confusion, vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, or passing out. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026

The comedian was seen passing out pizza slices like flyers for a bringer show. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 June 2026