faints
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of faints
1735–45; noun use (in plural) of faint (adj.)
Example Sentences
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Yasser regularly faints when she tries to stand.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
When Louise, angling for attention, participates in her church’s Inner Beauty pageant, her talent is holding her breath until she faints.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
O’Sullivan determined that Darcie was suffering psychosomatic seizures and faints, very real but not caused by a physical problem.
From Salon • May 13, 2025
Played by Colin Firth, Dr Swire faints and falls to the floor.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025
Only after she genuinely faints during a session, rather than perfectly executing the choreographed dramatic swoon, does he relent to a respite at their home in New York.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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