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as in accidental
happening by chance
an unwitting mistake made in copying the material
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as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
an unwitting accomplice to the crime
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Recent Examples of unwitting
The series also introduces Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), one of many Black soldiers used as (unwitting) test subjects of a new Super Soldier Serum during the Korean War.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Finding cash within the continent could be an unwitting boon if President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European allies come to a head.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
For one, everyone will feel deeply betrayed by Helena, yet sympathetic to Helly R.’s unwitting abetting.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Feb. 2025
Pan's parents and their unwitting companions were eventually placed under surveillance at a North Carolina hotel, where Marshals interviewed a clerk after the Pans checked out.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Finding cash within the continent could be an unwitting boon if President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European allies come to a head.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
For one, everyone will feel deeply betrayed by Helena, yet sympathetic to Helly R.’s unwitting abetting.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Feb. 2025
Pan's parents and their unwitting companions were eventually placed under surveillance at a North Carolina hotel, where Marshals interviewed a clerk after the Pans checked out.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwitting
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Cena later handed that watch over to Scott, who entered the fray and started unwinding on Rhodes; wrestling fans on social media are debating whether Scott made actual (and accidental) contact with the bloodied Rhodes, who seemed to genuinely wince after Scott’s punches.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mummification is the intentional or accidental preservation of a body after death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The palace hotels Miller mentioned are stunning, but there are few (if any) other countries that can rival the overall quality of the top luxury hotels of India, a fact many travelers who have not visited are unaware of.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Federal workers who don't follow Musk on social media could be unaware there's an ultimatum on the table.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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From the high-profile trials of the 1990s to the celebrity court cases of today, the intersection of law and nostalgic fashion has captured public attention, turning legal battles into inadvertent marketing opportunities for brands and designers.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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But classified information is compartmentalized within the government for a reason—to limit the number of people who can see it to those who really need to know and to keep the risk of inadvertent or malicious disclosure to a minimum.—
James Goldgeier,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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Barber’s character usually seemed oblivious of or unbothered by the adults’ insults or cheerfully fired back hilarious barbs of her own.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The gesture seemed oblivious to the feelings of those left out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Because not only do viewers suffer through the whitest cast ever, but also one of its most politically ignorant.—
Melanie Curry,
refinery29.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Greed could refer to material attachment, jealousy bleeds into hatred, and delusion encompasses similar attitudes, like living a life ignorant to Buddha’s teachings or being dull and uncaring.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Unwitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwitting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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