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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
Johnson, 55, was found dead after deputies received a call of an unconscious man in the 1300 block of East 120th Street in Willowbrook, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson, who played in the 1990s mostly for the Philadelphia Eagles and the team then known as the Oakland Raiders, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unconscious, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Wael has been unconscious since doctors performed surgery on him eight days ago, his family said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The other detainee, Victor Manuel Diaz, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room at Camp East Montana on January 14 by contract security staff who began life-saving measures, according to ICE.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson, who played in the 1990s mostly for the Philadelphia Eagles and the team then known as the Oakland Raiders, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unconscious, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Wael has been unconscious since doctors performed surgery on him eight days ago, his family said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The other detainee, Victor Manuel Diaz, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room at Camp East Montana on January 14 by contract security staff who began life-saving measures, according to ICE.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious
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But there is something cold and impersonal about assessing the moral gravity of human extinction in terms of the loss of wellbeing of all who would then not exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens in the city, reaching the single digits in many spots.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Someone suffering from frostbite can be unaware of it because tissues that become frozen are numb, the CDC said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Every dollar wasted on a senseless program or stolen by a fraudster is one that can’t go to a worthy cause (or back to taxpayers).—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sony Pictures Watching the Jimmies' penchant for senseless violence and prolonged cruelty play out on screen is brutal enough as is.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Dunk isn’t ignorant of what doing the right thing could cost him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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