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
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
The video finds Bunton swooning over the Orchestra’s majestic backing, with the singer performing in the midst of the string section in a holiday-appropriate red, off-the-shoulder mini dress.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Zoe Guy, Vulture, 24 July 2024
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
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Verb
One that’s been photographed, filmed, and swooned over for decades: directly across from Boston Common and neighboring the gilded dome of the Massachusetts State House.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
The video finds Bunton swooning over the Orchestra’s majestic backing, with the singer performing in the midst of the string section in a holiday-appropriate red, off-the-shoulder mini dress.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
Chalamet imitates Dylan’s gravelly voice with competence, likely making his online fan club swoon.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 24 July 2024
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
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Another neighbor, also bloodied from a beating, fainted.—
Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández,
The Dial,
17 Dec. 2024
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Recently, however, the film drew criticism over a scene featuring Brad Pitt fainting on the Las Vegas Grand Prix track during filming earlier this month.—
Joseph Epstein,
Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2024
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Gerard tried to take over Arizona's ecstasy scene in the late 90s, starting a rivalry with British stockbroker Shaun Attwood.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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Yet there are drawbacks to being able to enter a trance.—
Sheila Heti,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Sep. 2024
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As far back as ancient Babylon, astrologers have interpreted the heavens to discover hidden truths and predict the future.—
Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year alone, Henderson was joined in baseball heaven by Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Fainting, known medically as syncope, is a common enough problem caused by diminished blood flow to the brain.—
Lisa Sanders, M.D.,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms: Fainting in short durations Dizziness light-headedness from standing too long or suddenly sitting up People experiencing heat syncope should sit in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice or a sports drink.—
Shamani Salahuddin,
The Tennessean,
26 June 2024
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This was such a pleasure and it's been a true delight talking with both of you.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Despite whatever horrors her past may hold, according to her caretakers, Snow White is a delight to be around.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Jackson 5 Christmas Album with the Jackson 5 (1970) No other holiday album has ever given voice to a child’s joy on Christmas morning quite like Jackson 5 Christmas Album.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Venezuelan expats in the United States followed the team feverishly, many of them crying tears of joy as Batista’s side battled their way into the knockout stage.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Swoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoon. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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