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
However, be aware that there could be some sense of power struggles near this time, either with an authority figure or a friend.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
The current Islanders are not aware of the online commentary about their physical appearance, criticism about their dating choices and behaviors in the villa, and campaigns for their elimination from the show.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 13 July 2025
Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Prince William’s charitable team was not aware of the Mondejar Foundation, nor of its attempts to solicit donations through an exclusive networking group called A Small World by offering access to the royal couple via the polo event.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aware
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
The current Islanders are not aware of the online commentary about their physical appearance, criticism about their dating choices and behaviors in the villa, and campaigns for their elimination from the show.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 13 July 2025
Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Prince William’s charitable team was not aware of the Mondejar Foundation, nor of its attempts to solicit donations through an exclusive networking group called A Small World by offering access to the royal couple via the polo event.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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The discovery triggered a kind of synaptic flooding, a wave of memory overwhelming its conscious embankment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Grand Canyon South Rim remains open, but visitors should be cognizant of extreme heat, smoke and degraded air quality.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebellion is coming when Uranus moves through spirited Gemini — so stay tuned and be cognizant of all the world events that are happening and transpiring.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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People following a low-sugar diet and people with diabetes may want to be mindful of mango portions due to the fruit's high carbohydrate content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Be wary of anyone who claims to be an insurance specialist that is not from your insurance company or was not sent by your insurance company.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Also be wary of landlords who are out of the country.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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