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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About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime.
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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
Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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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
Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
Noun
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Wendy slips into a trance state and begins to channel Lizzo.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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John whistles an old tune, a fragile attempt to break her trance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This quiz is not for the faint of fandom.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If your loved one faints from hypoglycemia, give them a glucagon injection according to their healthcare provider’s instructions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 19-year-old pledge at Pennsylvania State University died in 2017 after twice falling down the stairs of the Beta Theta Pi house in a drunken daze.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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When Lorenzo Charles plucked an air ball from the sky and slammed home a game-winning dunk, Valvano ran around the court in a daze, looking for someone to hug.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 1975 drummer wore short neutral swim trunks as the pair took a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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