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lose consciousness

VERB
black out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pass out
WEAK
collapse crap out draw a blank go out like a light slip into coma swoon zone out
Antonyms
WEAK
add pencil in resuscitate revive uncover
VERB
pass out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
faint swoon
WEAK
drop from abusing a substance black out keel over
VERB
swoon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pass out
STRONG
collapse drop weaken
WEAK
be overcome become unconscious black out feel giddy feel lightheaded go out like a light keel over

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The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Nathan started to feel the impact of hypothermia and began to lose consciousness on the ridge.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

A person can lose consciousness, have seizures, collapse, vomit, and fall into a coma.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

“I didn’t lose consciousness, I hadn’t been dizzy, but I’ve not been able to return to the stage, and they’ve continued without me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

And at all costs he must not lose consciousness right now.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka

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