as in collapsed
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of fainted
The Great American State Fair was postponed Saturday after multiple people reportedly fainted the day before, forcing thousands of visitors to pivot during celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
In July 2023, Kelly fainted while out for dinner with friends in Los Angeles and was taken to the hospital, where doctors found blood clots around her lungs and legs.
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in a nearby southern region, said more than 100 students attending morning flag-raising ceremonies sustained bruises and some fainted in panic at different elementary and high schools.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Mejías fainted during the raid.
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Meg Anderson,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Lonnie Chisenhall nearly fainted.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.
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Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
In July 2023, Kelly fainted while out for dinner with friends in Los Angeles and was taken to the hospital, where doctors found blood clots around her lungs and legs.
—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in a nearby southern region, said more than 100 students attending morning flag-raising ceremonies sustained bruises and some fainted in panic at different elementary and high schools.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Mejías fainted during the raid.
—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Lonnie Chisenhall nearly fainted.
—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.
—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fainted
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Witnesses said ambulances and rescue workers rushed to the scene after the roof collapsed.
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Families of the people in both apartment buildings – and others that collapsed in the area – have uploaded videos to social media in the days after the earthquake, pleading for help.
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Fans swooned over the thoughtful gift in her comments.
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Another couple came out, and Yang and Rogers swooned at her from the side of the stage.
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“Fainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fainted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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