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
  • Though the faith and worship systems of the time are largely unknown, researchers believe this rock art may depict a group in a trance state.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 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
  • On August 3, they were spotted in photos by Backgrid taking a swim and sharing a kiss, with Perry wearing a strapless nude one-piece swimsuit with a semi-sheer nude crochet skirt, while Trudeau went shirtless with blue swim trunks and sunglasses.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Residents sun on the sand after a swim in the famed crystalline waters, enjoy a picnic and relax under the cool shade of the towering Jefferson Pines and Douglas Firs.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of swim

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