zonk (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zonk (out)
Verb
  • As recently as 2010, numerous audience members fainted watching James Franco slice his arm off in the climactic act of self-preservation in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
  • The trio pretended to faint, stripped off their socks, and had a meandering discussion onstage.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • For armchair travelers, for those actively planning their first Roman holiday and for experienced globetrotters who have previously swooned under the municipality’s spell, Roma Eterna delivers inspiration.
    Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • But share prices swooned this spring and have only just recovered as Trump paused the most extreme import taxes to hash out trade deals like one inked with the UK earlier this month.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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“Zonk (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zonk%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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