as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
whether he hurt her feelings wittingly or unwittingly isn't important; he should still apologize
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Recent Examples of wittingly
The widow Ruth, who wittingly convinces a man to marry her in order to continue the lineage of her mother-in-law, Naomi.
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Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wittingly
Adverb
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Allegheny County said South Park intentionally keeps its herd small, and sometimes individual bison are traded with zoos and wildlife preserves to keep the herd genetics healthy and diverse.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The term refers to trees or shrubs that have not been planted intentionally, but instead have been seeded by wind, birds or animals.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Modern and understated, the design is deliberately pared back—a welcome antidote to the constant hum of New York City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The California jury’s decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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And, mail-in ballots are purposely designed for fraud.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In its complaint, the state accused Meta of purposely designing features like infinite scroll and auto-play for videos to keep kids hooked on the apps, leading them into depression, anxiety, and self-harm.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Wittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wittingly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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