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
  • The country faced island-wide power blackouts this week, and protests were reported last week.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Amid a deep humanitarian crisis and blackouts lasting more than 20 hours a day, Cubans are taking to the streets to express their discontent with pot-banging protests and demanding freedom.
    Sarah Moreno March 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Summer offers paddleboarding, kayaking, and even scuba diving in quiet coves that warm up just enough for long swims; by afternoon, boaters drift to the outer rocks.
    Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There’s also a large pool for morning swims or leisurely gatherings.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Syncopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopes. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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