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Recent Examples of unknowingly
Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
The problem for many people, but especially early talent, Zelnick says, is that their values and goals are often unknowingly in conflict with each other.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
If a person unknowingly walks their dog close to a den during pupping season, the coyote may try to warn or escort the dog away — sometimes through a nip on the haunch or leg.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Pokemon Go players unknowingly taking part in a gargantuan data-gathering operation seems a very familiar story in 2026, as the vast majority of generative AI models have been trained on the work of the public, without permission.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Greater awareness of rare genetic conditions like Alagille syndrome is vital, not just for children and their ongoing health needs, but for adults who may be unknowingly living with serious risks.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Wildlife attacks generally occur when people unknowingly approach or corner the animals.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Countless people around the world have unknowingly gazed into a fourth-floor room of the former Jefferson Hotel in Phoenix.
—Douglas C. Towne, AZCentral.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
The problem for many people, but especially early talent, Zelnick says, is that their values and goals are often unknowingly in conflict with each other.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
If a person unknowingly walks their dog close to a den during pupping season, the coyote may try to warn or escort the dog away — sometimes through a nip on the haunch or leg.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Pokemon Go players unknowingly taking part in a gargantuan data-gathering operation seems a very familiar story in 2026, as the vast majority of generative AI models have been trained on the work of the public, without permission.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Greater awareness of rare genetic conditions like Alagille syndrome is vital, not just for children and their ongoing health needs, but for adults who may be unknowingly living with serious risks.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Wildlife attacks generally occur when people unknowingly approach or corner the animals.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Countless people around the world have unknowingly gazed into a fourth-floor room of the former Jefferson Hotel in Phoenix.
—Douglas C. Towne, AZCentral.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknowingly
Adverb
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That was a privilege to have that much time to process something, almost unconsciously but also consciously.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
15 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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One of those belongs to Arkansas-native Austin Reaves, who was unwittingly pitted against James this week during unfortunate speculation from James' agent and close friend Rich Paul.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Jan. 2026
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One of those belongs to Austin Reaves, who was unwittingly pitted against James this week during unfortunate speculation from James’ agent and close friend Rich Paul.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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By trying to keep their friends informed, the user unintentionally spreads the false rumor farther.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Improper payments most often look like unintentionally underpaying or overpaying a provider because information doesn’t get updated in real time, said Bob Schneider, from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, who previously studied Michigan’s child care subsidy.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Unknowingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknowingly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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