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Recent Examples of unwittingly
Rather than receiving traditional care, however, Hylton was unwittingly plunged into a cold experiment in using remote work to offset hospital staffing shortages, which could be a grim portent in an age of AI automation.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Alexander-Arnold has always felt like a footballer unwittingly at the centre of a culture war, someone about whom few people have mild opinions.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That mindset, which teachers would sometimes unwittingly perpetuate, was keeping kids stuck.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
While fraud in the hospice industry is a long-running and complex problem, the role of physicians – knowingly or unwittingly facilitating it – has largely gone overlooked.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Americans may be unwittingly giving hackers an easy path to access their houses.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Ryland then unwittingly finds himself on an interstellar mission that includes meeting an alien, Rocky.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Other than the cool trophies and the Diamondbacks trampling, the most notable show Thursday was unwittingly staged by Dodger Stadium itself.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Lindy West has unwittingly written the obituary for Millennial feminism, Helen Lewis writes.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Alexander-Arnold has always felt like a footballer unwittingly at the centre of a culture war, someone about whom few people have mild opinions.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That mindset, which teachers would sometimes unwittingly perpetuate, was keeping kids stuck.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
While fraud in the hospice industry is a long-running and complex problem, the role of physicians – knowingly or unwittingly facilitating it – has largely gone overlooked.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Americans may be unwittingly giving hackers an easy path to access their houses.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Ryland then unwittingly finds himself on an interstellar mission that includes meeting an alien, Rocky.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Other than the cool trophies and the Diamondbacks trampling, the most notable show Thursday was unwittingly staged by Dodger Stadium itself.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Lindy West has unwittingly written the obituary for Millennial feminism, Helen Lewis writes.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwittingly
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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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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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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In presenting the Best Actor winners, Adrien Brody perfectly, if perhaps unconsciously, echoed Johnson’s remarks from more than 50 years earlier.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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
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“Unwittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwittingly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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