syncopes

Definition of syncopesnext
plural of syncope
as in trances
a temporary state of unconsciousness syncope has been reported in a small percentage of patients taking the drug

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Noun
  • This winter -- the fourth of Russia's full-scale invasion -- has seen Moscow intensively target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, wreaking havoc on the national grid and precipitating rolling and extended blackouts for millions of Ukrainians.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Designing a 100% renewables system that survives those events without blackouts drives costs to five or 10 times that of today’s fossil system.
    Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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  • Leo, 70, religiously plays tennis and swims, and is a longtime fan of the Chicago White Sox.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Soon, the newcomer led long swims, like those between the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Syncopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopes. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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