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
Noun
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But other reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales have revealed rising caution from consumers.—
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025 -
One of the main topics of discussion included a real-word anecdote that speaks to the caution companies and individuals must take in handling this new technology.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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Executives need to foster a culture of digital vigilance and know how to respond when—not if—an attack occurs.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The key to snagging one is speed and vigilance—airlines often correct the error quickly.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Opponents warn the ban will disproportionately affect low-income residents who may rely on public drinking water having fluoride as their only source of preventative dental care.—
Matthew Brown and Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That sense of care extends beyond employees to clients.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the Series watches, Apple plans to put the camera inside the device's display itself, while on the larger Ultra model, the camera will lie on the side of the watch, next to the side button.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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The security did an amazing job keeping watch over the ship last night.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:04 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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This alert is in effect until 8 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Alertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alertness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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