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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Pitcher and hitter are required to be alert to one another with eight seconds remaining on the clock.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026 -
Remain alert for a possible tornado!—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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From outside the vehicle, a responding officer said that the 5-year-old boy was conscious and awake, but the 6-month-old girl was red, sweating profusely and appeared unresponsive.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The apparent answer involves brain circuits involved in keeping someone awake and alert.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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How to keep disease-carrying ticks at bay The best way to avoid ticks and tick bites is to be vigilant in your surroundings, Foley said, noting that ticks can transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
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Now a mother of two, Diana spent much of the celebration in 1985 holding Harry while keeping a watchful eye on her eldest son.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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In either case, the meteors literally bring their far-distant, otherwise-inaccessible parent bodies down to Earth, where watchful scientists can better study them.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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