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
In the story, the father of Biel’s Chloe and Banks’ Nikki was a drunk who sobered up before his younger daughter Chloe was old enough to be aware of the worst of his behavior.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Officers had contacted the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and the department is not aware of any history involving the family, according to Gallegos.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 May 2025
His wife, Tilda Fields, was aware of the hazards her husband would encounter — the safety issues, the long-term health concerns.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The two Israeli soldiers who spoke to the AP — and a third who provided testimony to Breaking the Silence — said commanders were aware of the use of human shields and tolerated it, with some giving orders to do so.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Officers had contacted the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and the department is not aware of any history involving the family, according to Gallegos.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 May 2025
His wife, Tilda Fields, was aware of the hazards her husband would encounter — the safety issues, the long-term health concerns.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The two Israeli soldiers who spoke to the AP — and a third who provided testimony to Breaking the Silence — said commanders were aware of the use of human shields and tolerated it, with some giving orders to do so.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
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Alonso was conscious of this when speaking on Thursday in Spain.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Yet their follow-up film, Bring Her Back, feels like a conscious swerve away from those roots.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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But enough to be cognizant of how the stadium can play tricks on fly balls.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Pet owners also should be cognizant of hot asphalt and not let their pets linger on the scalding surfaces.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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There’s a growing sense the traditional media companies are mindful of the exodus.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Those in disaster-prone states, such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in Florida, hold a pessimistic view of FEMA and are wary of affording it greater power.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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While some swear by the cleaning product for disinfecting their dishwasher, others may be wary and opt for something different.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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