1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
after wandering in the woods for hours, we had only a faint idea of where we were
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2
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
I was starting to feel a little faint after going so long without food
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as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness
shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint
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as in to collapse
to lose consciousness
the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood
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Recent Examples of faint
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Aside from the faintest splash of blush on her cheeks, Bryant’s base was clean and even-toned; highlighter kissing only the tip of her nose and under her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Men tumble into each other, frantically fighting to get back up, while others faint from exhaustion.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
For those who can already hear the whispers of falling leaves and detect the faint aroma of pumpkin spice, keep scrolling to shop our favorite finds from the launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Aside from the faintest splash of blush on her cheeks, Bryant’s base was clean and even-toned; highlighter kissing only the tip of her nose and under her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
And fainting, as any publicist will tell you, makes for a much worse viral moment than a sweaty brow.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Men tumble into each other, frantically fighting to get back up, while others faint from exhaustion.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faint
Adjective
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On Monday, Stefanski was again vague about his quarterback plans.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Underneath these pleasing-but-vague adjectives was a more concrete goal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nobody can say that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a weak team.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Akin to two boxers with weak chins slugging it out, Villa wanted to land another blow.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wendy slips into a trance state and begins to channel Lizzo.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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John whistles an old tune, a fragile attempt to break her trance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In this scene, Vivian tries to teach Wil how to fall without hurting herself, as dancers do; of course, Wil only collapses to the ground when Vivian gets too close to her.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed as the plane and helicopter collapsed into the river below.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without electrification, Simpliciano said, renewable targets run the risk of being feeble and ineffective, with brands potentially turning to biomass and other problematic substitutions as stopgap measures.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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This politicization of what should be an economic solution again highlights California’s feeble legislative ability.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Much like Metamorphosis arrived in the early aughts’ sparkly daze, Duff’s musical comeback also comes at the right moment in time.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amid the chaos of the shooting, a man walked through the banquet hall, stalking across the dance floor in a daze with a bloody wound, Homewood said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From pies and cookies to cakes and croissants, Publix is giving pumpkin fans (and even pumpkin skeptics) plenty to swoon over this season.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Though 28 years apart, the scenes convey two boys in love that are on the precipice of confessing — and acting on — said passion, which is very much down to Briney and DiCaprio's ability to really make their viewers swoon.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Faint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faint. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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