1
as in cold
having lost consciousness
the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head
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as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unconscious of the somber expression she wore
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Recent Examples of unconscious
Jurickson Profar appeared unconscious for long stretches of 2024.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Stress, previous surgeries, traumatic experiences or even unconscious muscle tensing can also contribute to this pain.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The alleged victim was reportedly knocked unconscious from the blow and hospitalized with a skull fracture and brain bleeding.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The moment has been criticized in modern times for portraying an unconscious character receiving a kiss without consent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
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Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.—
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Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.—
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Tarrant County spokesperson Regina Calderon said the Elections Office is unaware of any complaints regarding Rodriguez’s claims.—
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These stories in the news tend to be called tragedies, or even senseless tragedies, but only a careless writer would use those words so unthinkingly.—
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This common-sense bill could’ve prevented her senseless death.—
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Around us, tanks hummed with activity—tiny creatures darting about, oblivious to the struggles of the people who had built this operation from the ground up.—
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A lot of Maryland residents who enjoy their summer at the ocean might be oblivious to how this change might affect their upcoming vacations.—
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Related Stories Whoever says this is unskilled work is either ignorant or lying.—
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Beth and her husband Frank’s willfully ignorant marital bliss is upended when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog that belongs to Gabriel, Beth’s teenage love.—
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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscious. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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