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passes out

VERB

become unconscious, usually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

faint lose consciousness swoon

WEAK

drop from abusing a substance black out keel over

Example Sentences

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The first Saturday of the month, our synagogue passes out free bottles of Israeli kosher wine to married couples celebrating anniversaries that month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Nathan Doak passes out the back-door in midfield and Rob Baloucoune charges through a gap.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2024

When E. coli fail to attach and colonize the gut, the pathogen benignly moves through and passes out of the body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

He has kept defenses honest to the tune of 1,162 yards and 16 touchdowns and caught 22 passes out of the backfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024

She passes out slates, which are fun to write on.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt