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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
Police said the man was unconscious when officers arrived at the scene.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
On May 12, Trigg was found unconscious in Kiser and her husband Brady’s backyard pool and died at the hospital six days later.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
The senior bounced off the side of the train and fell back onto the platform unconscious, according to court documents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Where is the conscious mind and where is the unconscious mind in each of these scenes?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
On May 12, Trigg was found unconscious in Kiser and her husband Brady’s backyard pool and died at the hospital six days later.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
The senior bounced off the side of the train and fell back onto the platform unconscious, according to court documents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Where is the conscious mind and where is the unconscious mind in each of these scenes?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 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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The Caracas strike, though rumored for weeks, happened so quickly that many Americans who’d gone to bed unaware that a capture operation was under way woke up to an image of Maduro wearing a Nike tracksuit and handcuffs.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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His wife Victoria Ratliff (Posey) and their three children, Saxton (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola), however, are blissfully unaware.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Join me in praying for the victims of such senseless violence and all the families of this church.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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And now this- a senseless killing of an American by ICE.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
8 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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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 17 Jan. 2026.
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