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
Adjective
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Studies looking at nasal breathing even suggest that when the right nostril is dominant, the body is in a more alert or stressed state.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Air traffic controllers then sent out an alert notice.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors allege Joshua Alvarado, 30, passed out at the wheel of his pickup truck while driving to work and was startled awake by other drivers honking at him.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Thus, The Pitt had to figure out how to show its awake fiber-optic intubation without having access to real-life-patient footage, something Sachs says is either too low quality to read on TV or protected by privacy laws.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be vigilant to avoid pests and diseases from becoming rampant.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Martinez said the council will be vigilant about addressing those market pressures.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be watchful of ponding on roadways.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The next day, the chefs headed out for an elimination challenge at La Belle Helene, where several watchful Charlotteans had spotted film crews last fall.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best way to attain them during this conjunction of Venus and Saturn in your financial zone would be to set careful guardrails around your spending.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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No amount of sweeping or careful stepping keeps it at bay; shoes quickly collect a film of dust or thick mud.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Be aware that sodium nitrite is added to the brine to prevent bacterial growth and to give the meat its characteristic pink color.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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