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Recent Examples of unconsciousness
One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.
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Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Coma itself is a state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by severe disruption of brain function—often from traumatic injury, stroke, lack of oxygen, infection, or alcohol poisoning or drug overdose.
—Kara Rogers , Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the 67-year-old French retiree had been happily married for nearly 50 years when she was informed by police that her husband, Dominique, had over the past decade repeatedly drugged her into unconsciousness, raped her, and videotaped scores of other men raping her as well.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Mercader slipped into unconsciousness twice, resurfacing to offer up more vague, contradictory claims that seemed scripted.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Crews checked vitals and blood pressure and monitored for potential overdose symptoms, including unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The final stages of hypothermia can include impaired judgement, a false feeling of warmth and unconsciousness followed by death.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
More severe poisonings are easier to spot, causing disorientation, unconsciousness, seizures and even death.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Coma itself is a state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by severe disruption of brain function—often from traumatic injury, stroke, lack of oxygen, infection, or alcohol poisoning or drug overdose.
—Kara Rogers , Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the 67-year-old French retiree had been happily married for nearly 50 years when she was informed by police that her husband, Dominique, had over the past decade repeatedly drugged her into unconsciousness, raped her, and videotaped scores of other men raping her as well.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Mercader slipped into unconsciousness twice, resurfacing to offer up more vague, contradictory claims that seemed scripted.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Crews checked vitals and blood pressure and monitored for potential overdose symptoms, including unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The final stages of hypothermia can include impaired judgement, a false feeling of warmth and unconsciousness followed by death.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
More severe poisonings are easier to spot, causing disorientation, unconsciousness, seizures and even death.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconsciousness
Noun
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The initial photos or videos were ones of unawareness of what is about to go down.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Weinberger added, the greatest treatment obstacle is patients not taking their medications — sometimes due to anosognosia, the unawareness of being ill, which affects 50% to 98% of people with schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even Republicans, who usually feigned ignorance about the President’s social-media outbursts, were weighing in.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Chinese officials were unsure what to make of Pete Hegseth’s presence — whether it was meant to convey a softer stance, a hardening one, or simply an ignorance of basic diplomatic protocol.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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These Knicks don’t sit around and watch Jalen Brunson pound the ball into oblivion.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
2 May 2026
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kennedy’s overhaul of the group and its unfamiliarity with some of the nitty-gritty of procedural requirements was evident throughout the afternoon.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that confidence may be put to a test as potential challengers included in the survey posted stronger favorability scores than Johnson — though the city residents surveyed displayed significant levels of unfamiliarity with those possible rivals.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But this time her nescience was justified.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2025
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Critics pounced on his gaffes questioning evolution and asserting that vegetation caused pollution, but, as with Trump, Reagan’s backers cared little about these blunders or his nescience over public affairs.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
28 Aug. 2020
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“Unconsciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconsciousness. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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