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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
First, understand that gender bias—whether unconscious or intentional—has the same effect.
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Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Delve into the profound depths of your unconscious mind as an expert reader harnesses the transformative power of tarot cards.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Her assailant strangled her nearly unconscious twice.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
Now Man allegedly under influence of nitrous oxide in car crash
March 20, 2013
Dr. Arash Motamed, an anesthesiologist at USC’s Keck Hospital, said nitrous oxide has historically been used to help get people unconscious but recreational use of the gas can lead to health problems.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Delve into the profound depths of your unconscious mind as an expert reader harnesses the transformative power of tarot cards.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Her assailant strangled her nearly unconscious twice.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
Now Man allegedly under influence of nitrous oxide in car crash
March 20, 2013
Dr. Arash Motamed, an anesthesiologist at USC’s Keck Hospital, said nitrous oxide has historically been used to help get people unconscious but recreational use of the gas can lead to health problems.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious
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Indeed, ideal blanket storage options are needed in warmer and colder weather.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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What To Know The wind chill temperature is how cold people and animals feel when outside in the elements.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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But Hayes was unaware of her athletic capabilities.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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When Zendaya slyly revealed her engagement to Tom Holland at the 2025 Golden Globes, Carol Han Pyle was unaware of the buzz at first.Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The daring hold-up occurred five days after an on-duty letter carrier was knifed to death during a senseless fight over a spot on a sandwich line in a Harlem deli.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Saints were playing in their first game since the senseless act of violence took place in New Orleans’ French Quarter in the wee hours of New Year’s Day, a terror attack that killed 14 and left many more injured.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Taken together with the bones, however—and with some help from modern technology—these earthen imprints give a holistic picture of the prehistoric creatures that sashayed along in their heyday, oblivious to the puny mammals of the future who would gawk at their footprints millions of years later.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, by the end of Season 2, Gi-hun remains oblivious that the Front Man and Young-il are the same person.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who says she wasn't properly screened is either ignorant or has an agenda.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Who would go out of their way to remain ignorant in the face of an informative lecture on bunker oil?Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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