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Recent Examples of unconsciously
In presenting the Best Actor winners, Adrien Brody perfectly, if perhaps unconsciously, echoed Johnson’s remarks from more than 50 years earlier.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Screen or email apnea happens when someone unconsciously holds their breath or breathes more shallowly while looking at their screen to answer emails or texts, explained Dora Kamau, lead mindfulness and meditation teacher at Headspace.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
Any direct influence probably came out unconsciously.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Shaw’s tenor saxophone has the affect of a vital organ—something pulsing unconsciously underneath the more willful mechanics of a body (or in this case, band) in motion.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Stafford played unbelievably, unconsciously, and should win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award in a week and a half.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
That was a privilege to have that much time to process something, almost unconsciously but also consciously.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
What art aims for consciously or unconsciously—that boundary between mystery and what can be known, between the hidden and what can be seen.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
That’s because some patients may unconsciously feel stressed about the blood pressure checkup at the doctor’s office, which can actually raise blood pressure rates and keep the doctor from getting an accurate reading.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Screen or email apnea happens when someone unconsciously holds their breath or breathes more shallowly while looking at their screen to answer emails or texts, explained Dora Kamau, lead mindfulness and meditation teacher at Headspace.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
Any direct influence probably came out unconsciously.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Shaw’s tenor saxophone has the affect of a vital organ—something pulsing unconsciously underneath the more willful mechanics of a body (or in this case, band) in motion.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Stafford played unbelievably, unconsciously, and should win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award in a week and a half.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
That was a privilege to have that much time to process something, almost unconsciously but also consciously.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
What art aims for consciously or unconsciously—that boundary between mystery and what can be known, between the hidden and what can be seen.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
That’s because some patients may unconsciously feel stressed about the blood pressure checkup at the doctor’s office, which can actually raise blood pressure rates and keep the doctor from getting an accurate reading.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconsciously
Adverb
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Ryland then unwittingly finds himself on an interstellar mission that includes meeting an alien, Rocky.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Other than the cool trophies and the Diamondbacks trampling, the most notable show Thursday was unwittingly staged by Dodger Stadium itself.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Turning off your car’s engine prevents heat from the vehicle’s exhaust inadvertently igniting gasoline vapors.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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As mushroom potency increases without market regulation, consumers may inadvertently ingest more psilocybin than intended, increasing the risk of harm.—
Hollis Karoly,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Authorities say the two surviving victims were likely not with the woman and may have been struck by gunfire unintentionally.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike some shocking royal moments (like Princess Diana's unintentionally sheer skirt when backlit by the sun), this appeared to be an intentional choice—and a fun one at that, since it's now considered one of her best fashion moments.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Use your quick wit when asking questions to avoid accidentally offending anyone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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But having insurance on your e-bike could help reduce the financial pain if your bike is stolen or damaged accidentally.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is all thanks to the full moon in Libra on April 1, igniting your 11th house, bringing clarity within friendships, group dynamics or a connection that may have started casually but revealed deeper romantic potential.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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The longline fit and open front feels like being ensconced in your favorite blanket (even when seated in coach), but while the sweater can be worn casually, it can also be dressed up and worn with a maxi dress, wide-leg jeans, or even a silk midi skirt.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Treat the produce section carelessly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Residents were treated carelessly, disrespectfully, insensitively.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sixty years ago, the home opener happened to fortuitously fall during spring break.—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even those might be fortuitously timed, as the Thunder and Spurs will likely have nothing to play for other than potential awards quotas.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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According to Jackson, the majority arbitrarily collapses that distinction simply because the treatment is delivered orally.—
Kevin Cope,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Salvadoran nationals who were deported from the United States have been arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and have disappeared into the Central American nation's prison system, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Unconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconsciously. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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