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
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The track’s opening is keening and drum-less, with a swooning lead vocal from Carl Wilson, who sings with earnest devotion about a whiff of woman’s perfume.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For David Stearns, there’s a silver lining to the Mets’ June swoon.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Located on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee promises picturesque scenery to swoon over.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The track’s opening is keening and drum-less, with a swooning lead vocal from Carl Wilson, who sings with earnest devotion about a whiff of woman’s perfume.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Noun
Brandon Hyde, Baltimore Orioles The Orioles ended the 2024 regular season in a 34-38 swoon, then were swept at home by the Kansas City Royals in the wild-card round.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For David Stearns, there’s a silver lining to the Mets’ June swoon.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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According to a report from the Associated Press, government officials in the city of Puri — located in the state of Odisha in eastern India — said that several people attending a Rath Yatra festival on Sunday, June 29, began to faint and feel claustrophobic, causing panic in the crowd.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The show then cut over to a Good Morning America clip that sees Haines pretend to faint when the superhero swings into frame.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Anisimova watched it all from a few feet away, the agony and ecstasy of a cruel game in stark relief.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And so, her cri de coeur came out as one great, big, fat, satisfying moan of ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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It’s shaped by my love of the melancholic songwriting traditions of Europe from composers like Monteverdi and John Dowland, all the way to ’90s Eurodance and the uplifting trance of the 2000s—artists like Gigi D’Agostino and Alice Deejay.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Stalter and Dunham are a match made in a very awkward heaven.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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But Scripture promises that one day, Christ will make all things new—a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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Kate Beckinsale is finding heartfelt ways to spread happiness amid her mother’s cancer diagnosis.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“Swoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoon. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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