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Recent Examples of unknowingly
The victim unknowingly takes the fake card, unaware that their actual bank card has been stolen.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The bottom line Many people unknowingly drink 400 to 500 calories per day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Founder Sherille Riley, who previously worked as a facialist for high-end brands like La Prairie and Crème de la Mer, had until recently struggled to shop for K-beauty in person and initially bought the products online – only to run the risk of long shipping times or unknowingly buying a fake.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Boise State sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael unknowingly hinted at the effect after the loss to UNLV.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, the mutation can be unknowingly passed down from generation to generation, without carriers being aware of the real consequences.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
There are people who desire to drastically improve the health of our ecosystems who unknowingly struggle with unreasonable expectations.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Default settings matter, and when convenience is the default, most individuals will unknowingly trade control for ease of use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The bottom line Many people unknowingly drink 400 to 500 calories per day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Founder Sherille Riley, who previously worked as a facialist for high-end brands like La Prairie and Crème de la Mer, had until recently struggled to shop for K-beauty in person and initially bought the products online – only to run the risk of long shipping times or unknowingly buying a fake.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Boise State sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael unknowingly hinted at the effect after the loss to UNLV.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, the mutation can be unknowingly passed down from generation to generation, without carriers being aware of the real consequences.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
There are people who desire to drastically improve the health of our ecosystems who unknowingly struggle with unreasonable expectations.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Default settings matter, and when convenience is the default, most individuals will unknowingly trade control for ease of use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknowingly
Adverb
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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
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Any direct influence probably came out unconsciously.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While Levin and his organization may have unwittingly become part of the story, his advice to continue using TMZ as a conduit for communication with authorities further centered the media’s role — not just in reporting the case, but directly influencing law enforcement’s investigation.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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What emerges is a portrait of Interlochen as an institution that celebrated openness, but that in accepting Epstein's financial support became unwittingly associated with his crimes.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Some city policies may unintentionally put some of this pressure on residents through fines and similar actions, according to Guzman.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Parents may go to great lengths to remove obstacles from their child’s path, unintentionally hindering the development of life skills1.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Unknowingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknowingly. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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