1
as in cold
having lost consciousness
the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head
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as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unconscious of the somber expression she wore
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Recent Examples of unconscious
Jurickson Profar appeared unconscious for long stretches of 2024.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Stress, previous surgeries, traumatic experiences or even unconscious muscle tensing can also contribute to this pain.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The alleged victim was reportedly knocked unconscious from the blow and hospitalized with a skull fracture and brain bleeding.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The moment has been criticized in modern times for portraying an unconscious character receiving a kiss without consent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Stress, previous surgeries, traumatic experiences or even unconscious muscle tensing can also contribute to this pain.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The alleged victim was reportedly knocked unconscious from the blow and hospitalized with a skull fracture and brain bleeding.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The moment has been criticized in modern times for portraying an unconscious character receiving a kiss without consent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious
Adjective
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Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tarrant County spokesperson Regina Calderon said the Elections Office is unaware of any complaints regarding Rodriguez’s claims.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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In many cases, schools were unaware of any issues until after the fact.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, his career as a Defense Priorities fellow and a Tribune columnist is contingent upon never admitting or criticizing America’s role in provoking, if not starting, senseless wars and refusing to quickly, sensibly end them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Too many people ere [sic] DYING, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beside his sleeping, oblivious wife.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some ignorant f*** called in a fake hostage situation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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In this environment, unscrupulous or ignorant producers sold rotten food or foods preserved in dangerous substances to unwitting consumers.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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