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 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 Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain. —Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 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 See All Example Sentences for syncope
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 Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain. —Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 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 See All Example Sentences for syncope
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At the packed opening, a huge screen showed Abramović’s video work, Tito’s Funeral (2025), broadcasting women beating their chests in a near trance-like state, drawing on ritualised forms of communal mourning.— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Sound, light, and vibration/ Reshape our perceptions/ Pulling us into a trance-like state.— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot of market buzz on the emerging crop of companies known as neoclouds, but these stocks are not for the faint of heart.— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Skating on wild ice was not for the faint of heart.— Sue Grapenthien Fullman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.— Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Packing for a stay under the Grecian sun The Cyclades, one of the island chains in Greece, is home to Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros; three destinations that demand a wardrobe that’s swim-ready by day and sultry by night.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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