alertness

noun

Definition of alertnessnext
1
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger drove through the fog with extra alertness, as the road signs repeatedly warned of deer and moose crossings

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2
as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger we observed the U.S. border patrol's intensified alertness for drug smugglers at the border stations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alertness
  1. caution
  2. vigilance
  3. care
  4. watch
  5. prudence
  6. alert
Noun
  • Fully horizontal meant that oncoming traffic should stop; when the arms were lowered to a 30-degree tilt, traffic could proceed with caution.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Western leaders have greeted the overthrow of the Assad dynasty by rebel forces with caution, fearing a power vacuum and more instability in the region.
    Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of caution
Noun
  • This vigilance extends to fostering empathy, allowing leaders to discern when team members are struggling.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Kurt's key takeaways Remember, in the world of crypto, vigilance is your best friend.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • Hospitals can further personalize care by using data from these tools to tailor XR content to each patient’s needs, focusing on areas of confusion or concern.
    Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon also discourages injured workers from receiving outside medical care, and its internal practices force workers who need care to return to work too soon, the report said.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of care
Noun
  • Brady wore the watch during halftime of the New England Patriots’ 2023 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was feted by the crowd at Gillette Stadium.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The video of the shocking moment ends with Rossouw patiently placing the wiggly snake in a container while the stunned residents of the home watch on.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of watch
Noun
  • But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.
    Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • The Food and Drug Administration issued three alerts throughout 2024, warning consumers about lead in certain brands of cinnamon products.
    Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The warnings were put to use on Thursday when people in the northern portion of California were sent tsunami alerts moments after a 7.0 earthquake struck just off the coast of Humboldt county at 10:44 a.m.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of alert
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