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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At this point, the only people who may want to avoid taurine-containing energy drinks based on these findings are those who currently have, or are in remission from, leukemia—and that’s out of an abundance of caution.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
20 May 2025 -
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The allegations against Lee arrived at a time of greater vigilance than ever among Korea’s anti-drug enforcers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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When careers are seen as intellectual property—and when, with the decline of album sales, one’s back catalogue becomes an even more valuable resource—legacies will be guarded with a lawyerly vigilance.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Red light therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment for skin care.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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The top 25 buyers spent more than $111 million and were granted a private VIP reception with Trump, while the top four also received a limited edition Trump Tourbillon watch that sells for $100,000.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All his Thunder teammates were seated on stage in new Rolex watches.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Left wing-progressives, once skeptical of the status quo, have become stolid guardians of institutions, while right-wing conservatives – once champions of prudence – are tearing down fences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The traffic alert was released Thursday at 6:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:31 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Much of the Atlanta metro area was under severe weather alerts the afternoon of May 29, including a tornado warning for Henry County, according to NWS Atlanta.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Alertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alertness. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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