faints 1 of 2

noun

plural of faint
as in dazes
a temporary state of unconsciousness shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint

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faints

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of faint
as in collapses
to lose consciousness the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood

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Recent Examples of faints
Noun
The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. — John Biggs, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
Verb
Madeline, however, is quickly riddled with guilt after her mom (who was supposed to show at the party) faints at home and was waiting all day for somebody to call and realize. — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Continuing to hold their breath causes a lack of oxygen to the brain and the swimmer faints without warning. — Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 If a person faints, as Cantrell did, that's a sign the disease is advanced, Russo said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 During the confrontation, the man faints and hits his head, video posted online by OPP shows. — Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faints
  1. trances
  2. collapses
  3. swoons
  4. swims
  5. blackouts
Noun
  • Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Definition of trances
Verb
  • Measuring a quantum state typically collapses it, forcing it into one of two possible answers.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The arc of this feud is now well known to all and will no doubt be shaped into the epic poetry our descendants recite in front of bonfires long after our civilization collapses.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of collapses
Noun
  • Live music swoons in various bars around the ship, and poolside concerts take place regularly.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both teams have recovered from early swoons to jockey into postseason position.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of swoons
Noun
  • Leo regularly plays tennis and swims at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, according to The Associated Press.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For families The Herb House lap pool reserves specific sessions for family swims.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of swims
Noun
  • After most abductions, media blackouts were requested by the victims’ families, on the advice of their governments.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The fluctuations and short blackouts eventually damaged the machine.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of blackouts

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“Faints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faints. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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