Synonyms of blackouts

blackouts

noun

plural of blackout

as in trances

a temporary state of unconsciousness

even though you experienced only a brief blackout, you still ought to be checked by a doctor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trances
• dazes
• syncopes
• faints
• swims
• swoons
• stupors
• knockouts
• insensibilities
• sleeps
• narcoses
• somnolences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blackouts

Residents say Ethiopian federal forces retook Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters, but communications blackouts and fear of reprisals have left unclear who controls Tigray’s capital city. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

If these short-sighted changes go through, the cost will fall on residents in the form of higher bills and greater risk of blackouts. — Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026

The systems use lithium-ion or other battery cells to help data centers and utilities avoid blackouts, allowing for energy storage from sources such as solar and wind. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The economic pressure on the island has worsened an already struggling electric grid in Cuba, which has led to several blackouts over the past year. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

During recent persistent blackouts, heat and mosquitoes forced Hernández, 37, to sleep on the terrace of his apartment building. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, our bills go up and our grid operator warns that without more power, New Yorkers can look forward to regular blackouts in the years ahead. — Illapa Sairitupac, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Washington has limited oil shipments to Cuba, causing an energy crisis and frequent blackouts. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Juraguá, Cuba — In Cuba, blackouts like the one that happened this Friday are nothing new. — Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026