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syncope

noun

ˈsiŋ-kə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce syncope (audio)
Definition of syncopenext
as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness syncope has been reported in a small percentage of patients taking the drug

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Recent Examples of syncope Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 June 2025 In severe cases, a loss of consciousness (syncope) may occur. — Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025 Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for syncope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
  1. trance
  2. faint
  3. daze
  4. swim
Noun
  • At its best, Happiness Anytime finds Bridges stretching out as a singer, leaning into the trance-like rhythms provided by Jungle’s Tom McFarland, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There are better descriptors for trance cinema, for things that are slow or obtuse.
    — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of trance
Noun
  • Starting and running a business isn’t for the faint of heart.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Some of the stadium prices aren’t for the faint of heart, with a water alone almost costing $10 and a birria quesadilla almost $30.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Definition of faint
Noun
  • Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Kutsuna has an impish twinkle; Yamada mutely swans about in a daze like an opium fiend.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of daze
Noun
  • With Project Hiu’s efforts currently focused on Maringkik Island, about 80 fishers turned local guides now take travelers snorkeling with species like blacktip reef sharks in coral forests, and on swims and sailing day trips around East Lombok.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The bride and groom spurred tradition and saw each other the morning of the wedding for a sunrise swim in the ocean.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of swim

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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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