as in to faint
to lose consciousness
easily swooned at the sight of blood
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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
she wandered about in a swoon for several days after receiving the tragic news
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as in faint
a temporary state of unconsciousness
fell into a swoon after stepping off of the incredibly fast roller coaster
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
her boyfriend's proposal sent her into a joyous swoon
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Recent Examples of swoon
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The performer, Moon Ok-gyeong, played by Jung Eun-chae, is followed by enthusiastic female fans who cry and swoon at her romantic performances.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Semiconductor shares have been underperforming the broader markets since an early August swoon caused investors to focus on a rotation into defensive and cyclical areas of the market.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Menswear aficionados will swoon for sweeping outerwear like von France’s overcoat with a three-tiered capelet.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
The performer, Moon Ok-gyeong, played by Jung Eun-chae, is followed by enthusiastic female fans who cry and swoon at her romantic performances.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Or swoon over the wine list, which features a slew of esoteric and hard-to-find natural wines.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Semiconductor shares have been underperforming the broader markets since an early August swoon caused investors to focus on a rotation into defensive and cyclical areas of the market.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Shortness of breath Syncope (fainting) When to Go to the Hospital for Rapid Heart Rate What Is a Normal Heart Rate?Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Fans also latched onto a clip of Maher, in Tuesday's finale, jokingly pretending to faint after the show went to commercial break just as the winners were about to be revealed.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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According to insiders quoted by Daily Mail, party guests were invited to snort substances like ecstasy and cocaine on different substances including models’ bodies.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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Whibley claims that while at a rave, Nori asked Whibley, who was 18 at the time, to come to a restroom stall to do ecstasy with him.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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As her sleeping trances increase in intensity, the town’s physician Dr. Sievers (played by Ralph Ineson) recommends using one of Ellen’s corsets to tie her to the bed.Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Suddenly, your gaze snaps away, and you’re trapped in the trance of the beautiful stranger.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the heavens above can often reflect this same vision, with the stars and planets moving onward into new territory, the sky also has wisdom for us, too.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In one motion, Hunter leaped about five feet, extending one arm to the heavens.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Mayo Clinic explains that vasovagal syncope causes a person's body to overreact to certain triggers, which in turn makes their heart rate or blood pressure drop suddenly.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, peripheral edema (swelling in feet, ankles, and other areas), fatigue, lightheadedness, and syncope (fainting), according to Vuppuluri.Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Spend time investigating your values, moments of joy, rituals, and needs in order to amplify that personality throughout your home.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Swoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoon. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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