as in unconscious
only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you
The victim was semiconscious and could barely talk.
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Recent Examples of semiconscious
From left: The toddler discovers her father semiconscious in bed, then runs to get glucose tablets from the living room.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Officials said he was found semiconscious on the River Trail on June 30 but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 May 2025
On the evening of June 29, another Texas man was found semiconscious before becoming unresponsive and dying along the River Trail near the bottom of the canyon.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
On June 29, another Texas man was found semiconscious on the River Trail halfway between Silver Bridge and Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 9 July 2024
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Officials said he was found semiconscious on the River Trail on June 30 but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 May 2025
On the evening of June 29, another Texas man was found semiconscious before becoming unresponsive and dying along the River Trail near the bottom of the canyon.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
On June 29, another Texas man was found semiconscious on the River Trail halfway between Silver Bridge and Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiconscious
Adjective
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He was found lying unconscious near the elevator, at which time Andrew called 911.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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On 11 April, Farès was found unconscious in a gym swimming pool at the private sports complex of Blanche in Paris.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So this is the ideal side gig for early birds who are happy to get their work done while the rest of the world is sound asleep.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the driver still asleep inside the vehicle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Semiconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiconscious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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