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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In some cases, if the blood pressure is too low, fainting (syncope) may occur.4 Fainting is a transient loss of consciousness caused by a decrease in oxygen and nutrients reaching the brain.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
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
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
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
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The kecak dance is a 20th century adaptation of the trance-inducing Hindu ceremonies performed in Bali and a retelling of one of the stories in the Ramayana, the Hindu epic poem.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Almost to hit a trance or meditative state.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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However, the ride is not for the faint of heart since passengers experience three switchbacks along the way.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Between high temperatures and that infamous humidity, Southern summers aren’t for the faint of heart.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Summer Satur-daze Summer Music Series.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Other bedding plants for summer color in sunny sites include angelonia, blue daze, bush daisy, Joseph’s coat, melampodium, salvia, torenia and zinnias.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion, a fan of the series, also made a surprise appearance on the show to debut her new Hot Girl Summer swim line.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The in-house Colts Swim School also offers swim classes to children, 3 to 12, of all abilities.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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