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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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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
Noun
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But don’t be fooled by the red planet’s Venusian trance.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The concept explores how dreamers fall into cycles of sleepless obsession, chasing the figure across dreams in an endless trance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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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And while both Bulgaria and Romania have Black Sea coasts, the lakes of their more mountainous inland regions are worth a swim.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Every year, the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim draws spectators to see the animals rounded up and led in a swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island.—
Brendan Nordstrom,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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