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consciously

[kon-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɒn ʃəs li /


ADVERB
knowingly
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Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

“The states appear to be self consciously modeling themselves on that earlier case,” Hemphill said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Those participants reported that losing weight required ongoing effort to consciously limit how much they ate and resist overeating.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

Aware of England's favoured method of creating chances - fast attacks after enticing pressure - Ghana consciously refused to step out of their defensive shape, leaving little space in behind for England to target.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

In fact, if I had to synthesize my own enzymes, if I consciously had to remember and direct all the chemical steps required to get energy out of food, I would probably starve.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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