PASSES OUT Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

passes out

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass out

as in faints

to lose consciousness I passed out from the flu

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Recent Examples of passes out Finally, extremely drunk, the young writer explodes in rage, then passes out. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 But in many of those situations Achane was sharing the backfield with another tailback [mostly Raheem Mostert] or two, and was still involved in the passing game, catching passes out the backfield. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Five of Zitko’s receptions went for first downs, and most of them came via short passes out of the backfield. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Singletary just caught three passes out of the flat for 29 yards over the course of four plays. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 Ample opportunities to catch passes out of the backfield could loom for rookie Jadarian Price and third-year pro George Holani. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 There’s something alluringly alien-esque about Davis’ body language here, an intentional stiltedness and curiosity as Margot takes in the world anew, though not before Sam passes out at the sight of her. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 While this was Theo’s first official time coming home, he has been allowed occasional day passes out from the hospital though would always have to return to his room at night. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Once the budget resolution passes out of committee, the committees that received instructions get to work. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 3 June 2026

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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

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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

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