as in conscious
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room
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Recent Examples of aware
The league is also aware of likely changes to fixtures in the case of clubs’ men’s teams competing in FA Cup fixtures further down the line, with many women’s teams sharing main stadiums with their male counterparts.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The family of a 12-year-old boy who died after contracting a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba in a South Carolina lake has come forward with a public statement, expressing heartbreak and urging others to be aware of the risk.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
So when this came along, having already been aware of that and their work there — and obviously, Shalom was brilliant in that too.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
When that worker was hired, the executive team wasn't aware of those sales and finance skills.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The family of a 12-year-old boy who died after contracting a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba in a South Carolina lake has come forward with a public statement, expressing heartbreak and urging others to be aware of the risk.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
So when this came along, having already been aware of that and their work there — and obviously, Shalom was brilliant in that too.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
When that worker was hired, the executive team wasn't aware of those sales and finance skills.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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The company made a conscious shift away from chasing growth for its own sake and began emphasizing capital discipline, margins, and long-term resilience.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
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Renaissance people weren’t conscious egalitarians, but they were accustomed to open contests and competitions, one of the hallmarks of modernity.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Reality Defender is also cognizant of the latest stage of the arms race being decidedly tipped against the enterprise.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Memory foam tends to trap heat, so be cognizant of your sleep temperature and overall needs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Be mindful not to dip into your cleaning mayonnaise for deviled eggs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Though all three matches will be in Mission Valley, reducing some of the strain, the club’s leaders must also be mindful of a high-stakes MLS season that resumes Aug. 9 in Kansas City.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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