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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
The woman was apparently unconscious as Gilpin tried to kiss her and groped her inside of her clothing, the complaint said.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
In Newport, Rhode Island, Joseph Boutros, 21, was found unconscious inside a vehicle covered in snow Monday night, the city’s police department said in a statement.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Hursh believes Bardash drugged her and repeatedly assaulted her while unconscious, according to the lawsuit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Joseph Boutros, 21, was discovered unconscious inside a running vehicle on Monday evening.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
In Newport, Rhode Island, Joseph Boutros, 21, was found unconscious inside a vehicle covered in snow Monday night, the city’s police department said in a statement.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Hursh believes Bardash drugged her and repeatedly assaulted her while unconscious, according to the lawsuit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Joseph Boutros, 21, was discovered unconscious inside a running vehicle on Monday evening.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Blasted off, still alive The researchers chose Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium known for surviving extreme radiation, cold, dryness, and other harsh conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The appeals process typically remains under wraps, with teams unaware if a player appeals a decision.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some drivers around the state may be unaware of certain laws unique to Texas or more heavily cited by Texas law enforcement.—
Hedija Spahalic,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arte Moreno has said and done a lot of dumb things in his 23 years as owner of the Angels, but last week’s pronouncement that Angel fans don’t care about winning was downright senseless.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dylan's death was senseless and beyond tragic.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The new city government, controlled largely by business owners and other élites, seemed oblivious to the problems of the poor.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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To dismiss animism as ignorant, superstitious, or atavistic is to partake in modern parochialism, and this serves the interests of those who, like the tree’s killers, delight in destroying life.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Still, Amodei warns, many people remain ignorant about the reality of AI’s revolutionary capabilities.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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