zonking (out)

verb

present participle of zonk (out)
as in passing out

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  1. passing out
  2. blacking out
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  • Both can cause your body temperature to rise to dangerous levels, dizziness, nausea and fainting or passing out.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The crossover doesn’t shake him and Maxey is forced to relent— instead passing out to Paul George for a 3-pointer.
    — Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Overwhelmed fans reported blacking out at the Eras Tour, all memories of the night dumped.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
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