as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
she consciously chose to take the more dangerous route down the mountain
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Adverb
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Kyle Tucker, who was given the day off from starting, pinch-hit for Reese McGuire and was intentionally walked.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025 -
The fourth-generation Zegna descendant has designed an internal operation that intentionally makes luxury for those who understand its intrinsic value.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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Several Tarrant County school districts accused TAD of deliberately defunding public schools last August.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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There’s another aspect of the show that mirrors modern times: A seething anger so strong that in one bit Judas deliberately walks into Jesus.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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“Consciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consciously. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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