pass 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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Sione Tuipulotu flung a long pass out to Ritchie, standing free on the left wing, and the blindside scored with aplomb.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The young man then appeared to pass out as bystanders screamed.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

The legislation failed to collect the votes needed to pass out of committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

After dinner, I pass out little memento goodies such as honey, tea, candy or jams as party favors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

But I thought I was going to pass out.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt