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
Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain.
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Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Symptoms: Fainting in short durations Dizziness light-headedness from standing too long or suddenly sitting up
People experiencing heat syncope should sit in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice or a sports drink.
—Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
Heat Syncope Fainting, or syncope, occurs when someone stands for too long or stands up suddenly after sitting or lying down.
—Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
The Mayo Clinic explains that vasovagal syncope causes a person's body to overreact to certain triggers, which in turn makes their heart rate or blood pressure drop suddenly.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Symptoms: Fainting in short durations Dizziness light-headedness from standing too long or suddenly sitting up
People experiencing heat syncope should sit in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice or a sports drink.
—Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
Heat Syncope Fainting, or syncope, occurs when someone stands for too long or stands up suddenly after sitting or lying down.
—Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
The Mayo Clinic explains that vasovagal syncope causes a person's body to overreact to certain triggers, which in turn makes their heart rate or blood pressure drop suddenly.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
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Saturday is helmed by trance jammers Papadosio, the soul-smoldering Monophonics, the aforementioned My Son the Hurricane, Magoo, Sundays at Midnight and lepecial holding the after party (July 24-26. crystalbaycasino.com/gamblers-run-music-festival).—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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References to New York City venues and streets grace songs whose synths tilt toward trance music while lyrics speak to clawing toward a hard-won joie de vivre.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The cost of membership and customization Joining Aerie is not for the faint of wallet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Enchanting the Club Silencio audience with a powerfully emotional performance, Del Rio’s character faints (or worse) and crumples to the stage floor as the song hits its crescendo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Californium Supply Co Luxury streetwear brand Californium Supply Co brought its signature edge to its latest swim collection.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Pugh embarked on a brutal 12-day swim around Martha's Vineyard not long after the first shark sighting of the season in the area.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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