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

Both can cause your body temperature to rise to dangerous levels, dizziness, nausea and fainting or passing out. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

The crossover doesn’t shake him and Maxey is forced to relent— instead passing out to Paul George for a 3-pointer. — Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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

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