as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
an Argus-eyed photographer known for capturing on film many celebrity meltdowns
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Argus-eyed
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Be sure to stay alert and have a safe place as well as a plan in case a severe storm passes through your area.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
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The airport’s surface detection system, known as ASDE-X, is designed to track aircraft and ground vehicles and alert controllers to potential runway conflicts.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Six contestants will be forced to stay awake for 48 hours while enduring intense and nonstop challenges.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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This simple step can make the eye area appear more awake and refreshed in minutes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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In India, the government is meeting with banks and financial institutions to be extra vigilant.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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If you are asked to pay for exposure on a site, stay vigilant.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, Tiny is typically displayed on ground level elsewhere in the park during Fright Fest, presumably under the watchful eyes of security cameras.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jonsson plays Taylor, a watchful, aged-beyond-his-years introvert who has spent 13 years behind bars on a manslaughter charge — missing almost the entire life of his teenage son Adam (Cole Martin), from whom the boy’s mother is determined to keep him estranged.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Detecting such tiny numbers of atoms takes time, and the setup requires careful calibration and advanced equipment.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, Perez came to douse Witt, who also was aware of the postgame tradition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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