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
On Wednesday, Lanier asked if Mosseri was aware that Kaley had once spent over 16 hours in a single day on Instagram.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Some are going up against the advice of school officials, the police and others in the name of making their communities more aware of what’s been happening, citing personal connections to the recent immigration detentions and a desire to make their voices heard.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Escobar said her office was not made aware of an immediate threat to the broader community and urged improved coordination moving forward.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The conservationist Rachel Carson made many Americans aware of the dangers of pesticides for the first time in her 1962 bestseller Silent Spring.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Some are going up against the advice of school officials, the police and others in the name of making their communities more aware of what’s been happening, citing personal connections to the recent immigration detentions and a desire to make their voices heard.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Escobar said her office was not made aware of an immediate threat to the broader community and urged improved coordination moving forward.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The conservationist Rachel Carson made many Americans aware of the dangers of pesticides for the first time in her 1962 bestseller Silent Spring.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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In June 2023, the court held that race-conscious admissions programs violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, effectively curtailing the consideration of race in colleges nationwide.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cost-conscious travelers should note the airport is raising parking rates, including a 40% jump at the Daily Deck, to help fund safety, infrastructure and reliability upgrades, The Charlotte Observer reported.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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If anything, Maye will need to be even more cognizant of his blind side, and Josh McDaniels will need to design plays to get the ball out even faster.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Open Drinks First things first, be mindful as to not leave a cup of water or mug of tea sitting on your nightstand.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Williams, mindful of the city’s precarious finances at a time when property taxes are at risk due to Tallahassee politics, was doing her job by exploring less expensive options.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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