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
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
But by late November, as word trickled out that GM Chris Drury had made franchise cornerstones Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider available for trade, the team started to swoon and never recovered.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Terry Rozier: The Heat often enters seasons speaking of fresh starts, which Rozier certainly could use after this past season’s swoon.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Verb
This arrangement of justice is true to form for You, which traffics in swooning gestures and cute, tidy outcomes for its protago-villain.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
But by late November, as word trickled out that GM Chris Drury had made franchise cornerstones Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider available for trade, the team started to swoon and never recovered.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
The second featured one of several late-game meltdowns that plagued the Celtics during their January swoon, with Jrue Holiday committing a late-game turnover and foul that helped Atlanta force OT.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Terry Rozier: The Heat often enters seasons speaking of fresh starts, which Rozier certainly could use after this past season’s swoon.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoon
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Though there can be some signs of Brugada syndrome, such as fainting or passing out, the condition is often not discovered until cardiac arrest occurs.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Per the New York Post, at least one model fainted from the heat during the show, while others stumbled and tripped due to shoes that fell apart on the runway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The ball hit the back of the rim and soared into the heavens.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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One step below rocketing into the heavens, astrotourism is all about stargazing.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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In severe cases, a loss of consciousness (syncope) may occur.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
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Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
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These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Swoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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