unknowingly

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Recent Examples of unknowingly Because of this, many unknowingly miss out on these golden-orange dunes that seem to glow in the afternoon sun. Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Nearly every guest on their first day tries to walk over to what’s unknowingly Club Regina’s pool, only to be stopped by a gate separating the grounds. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Nearly half of all children who were unknowingly left in hot cars were supposed to be dropped off at childcare, according to the group. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026 This decision matters because all cellphone-carrying people can end up in tomorrow’s geofence, like all those who were unknowingly grabbed in the Chatrie search. Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Shop the Store in the Right Order Many shoppers unknowingly shorten the life of their groceries simply by picking them up too early. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 And your daily habits may also unknowingly be playing a role in how warm your home feels. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Golden and assistant Carlin Hartman unknowingly started a partnership by pairing the freshmen as roommates. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Long before Rudd unknowingly ingests psychedelic drugs and nearly kills Josh, with Marcus having to perform an emergency tracheotomy, Little Brother has long worn out its welcome. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknowingly
Adverb
  • But aside from the virtually non-existent rear visibility and my tendency to unconsciously favor the left side of the lane due to the car’s central seating position, the 21C is remarkably easy to acclimate to.
    Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • Many liberals had been disciplined to adopt methods that purported to strictly confine legal interpretation, only to discover that their most prominent adherents, whether covertly or unconsciously, had other plans.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • But Balogun may have unwittingly played a role in the team’s demise as well.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Storied actor Judd Hirsch played Daniel’s lovably neurotic father, who finds himself unwittingly along for the top-secret ride.
    Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Parking lamps and daytime running lights that turn off or flicker unintentionally can increase the likelihood of a crash, according to the recall report.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Farina says one of the biggest mistakes travelers make is unintentionally advertising that no one is home.
    Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Unknowingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknowingly. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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