as in unconscious
only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you
The victim was semiconscious and could barely talk.
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Recent Examples of semiconscious
The hiker, Scott Sims, 69, of Austin, was trying to reach Phantom Ranch for an overnight stay when he was found semiconscious at around 7 p.m. Saturday, the National Park Service said.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 2 July 2024
Park officials received a report of a semiconscious hiker on the River Trail halfway between Silver Bridge and Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch around 7 p.m. Saturday.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2024
For most of the time that Hicks was testifying, Trump was sitting in his now customary position at the defense table, slumped in his chair, eyes closed, seemingly semiconscious.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
The girl was breathing and semiconscious when taken to a hospital, police said.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 2 July 2024
Park officials received a report of a semiconscious hiker on the River Trail halfway between Silver Bridge and Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch around 7 p.m. Saturday.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2024
For most of the time that Hicks was testifying, Trump was sitting in his now customary position at the defense table, slumped in his chair, eyes closed, seemingly semiconscious.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
The girl was breathing and semiconscious when taken to a hospital, police said.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiconscious
Adjective
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During his new stand-up special, Jamie tearfully recounts his medical emergency that left him being unconscious for 20 days and waking up in a wheelchair.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Authorities found the vehicle’s driver unconscious and not breathing, police said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Infant Lili — who seemed to be asleep! — kept cozy in a striped hat as Meghan held her daughter in her arms.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In addition to the Washington, D.C., and Boulder attacks, a 38-year-old man was arrested in April and charged with firebombing the Pennsylvania governor's residence in Harrisburg, while Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, and his family were asleep inside, officials said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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“Semiconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiconscious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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