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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
Westerman’s Toyota minivan was discovered lying on its roof about 30 feet deep in Monterey Bay, and rescue swimmers broke a window to pull him out, unconscious.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Officers responding to a medical call request found Pizzitola lying unconscious on the sidewalk; he was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital, police said.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even our unconscious self wants to live.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Naroditsky was discovered unconscious on a couch by his friends, fellow grandmaster Oleksandr Bortnyk and Charlotte Chess Center founder Peter Giannatos, who visited his home after being unable to reach him, NBC News reported.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Officers responding to a medical call request found Pizzitola lying unconscious on the sidewalk; he was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital, police said.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even our unconscious self wants to live.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Naroditsky was discovered unconscious on a couch by his friends, fellow grandmaster Oleksandr Bortnyk and Charlotte Chess Center founder Peter Giannatos, who visited his home after being unable to reach him, NBC News reported.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious
Adjective
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold revealed the team is unaware of the status of the players in a statement Saturday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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One video shows a young man attempting to put the fire out by hitting it with a cloth, while others record on their phones or continue dancing, seemingly unaware of the imminent danger.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
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If genre-faithful true crime seeks sense in motive, Kraus is seeking those senseless systems that both produce violence and strip it of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Brown bagging is one of those social practices that continues to feel senseless even after it’s been explained.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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When Mullen unexpectedly suggested taking a family photo outside before dinner, Kirschenheiter was still oblivious to his proposal plan.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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On its face, the government's defense appears to be that the individuals behind these statements are ignorant or incompetent, or both.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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The citizens of Oz are treated as no more than an undifferentiated crowd of extras, an ignorant and finally disposable monolith.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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