as in conscious
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room
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as in attention
a state of being aware
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Recent Examples of aware
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The family of a 12-year-old boy who died after contracting a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba in a South Carolina lake has come forward with a public statement, expressing heartbreak and urging others to be aware of the risk.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
The league is also aware of likely changes to fixtures in the case of clubs’ men’s teams competing in FA Cup fixtures further down the line, with many women’s teams sharing main stadiums with their male counterparts.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The family of a 12-year-old boy who died after contracting a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba in a South Carolina lake has come forward with a public statement, expressing heartbreak and urging others to be aware of the risk.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Noun
In collaboration with No Kid Hungry, the campaign is raising awareness for child food insecurity in the United States.
—Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
One reason tech companies may feel so emboldened to pull support and features from consumer devices is the general lack of awareness among people that this is even possible.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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The teenager was conscious and breathing when paramedics took him to the hospital.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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Renaissance people weren’t conscious egalitarians, but they were accustomed to open contests and competitions, one of the hallmarks of modernity.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The decision to pursue an activity simply for one’s own enjoyment, though, is deeply human—especially at a moment when our time and attention are treated as commodities.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Disney+ has been getting attention for the latest version, technically the 40th and 41st series of the time-jumping character.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reality Defender is also cognizant of the latest stage of the arms race being decidedly tipped against the enterprise.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Memory foam tends to trap heat, so be cognizant of your sleep temperature and overall needs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Practice mindfulness by engaging in activities that reduce stress and promote clear thinking during financial discussions.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Practice mindfulness, focus on the feeling, and/or say pleasure affirmations to stay present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Be mindful not to dip into your cleaning mayonnaise for deviled eggs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Though all three matches will be in Mission Valley, reducing some of the strain, the club’s leaders must also be mindful of a high-stakes MLS season that resumes Aug. 9 in Kansas City.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The last crypto cycle saw a variety of experimentation with the concept, but these attempts ran into product-market fit and regulatory barriers, and thus have not ascended into the mainstream consciousness.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth spent every morning of that next year at the hospital, talking to her son in hopes of bringing him back to consciousness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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