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
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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
Noun
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Sound, light, and vibration/ Reshape our perceptions/ Pulling us into a trance-like state.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pulling us into a trance-like state.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Serving fresh seafood of the highest quality on an ever-changing menu in the heart of America’s Heartland is a task not for the faint of spirit, but attention from Bon Appetit, the New York Times and the James Beard Foundation proves the crew at Sedalia’s is more than up for the challenge.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This character is classic McCarthy, from her impressive displays of anger (captured on videotape) to her repeated, dramatic fake faints.—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Packing for a stay under the Grecian sun The Cyclades, one of the island chains in Greece, is home to Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros; three destinations that demand a wardrobe that’s swim-ready by day and sultry by night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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