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
Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime.
—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
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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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime.
—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
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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If Vahdat’s music is a bridge that connects classical practice with contemporary urgency, vocalist Mamak Khadem brings Persian classical vocals into trance music settings in Axiom of Choice with guitarist Loga Ramin Torkian.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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To chime with Thaiboy’s love for old-school Tiësto and Basshunter, swedm® split the atom to find Swedish EDM’s roots in Dutch trance and Eurodance.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The wind is blowing, and the PGA Championship’s hole locations are not for the faint of heart.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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That heat and humidity isn’t for the faint of heart and should only be enjoyed in increments.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Other bedding plants for summer color in sunny sites include angelonia, blue daze, bush daisy, Joseph’s coat, melampodium, salvia, torenia and zinnias.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Those around me were in a daze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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La Palapa, with a swim-up bar, features an open kitchen serving excellent tacos and quesadillas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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According to the Journal of Pediatrics, formal swim lessons could reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.—
Alexandra Phelps
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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