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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The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The results revealed subjects who napped had weaker synaptic connections in their brains than those who stayed awake.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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An October study found speed training may preserve acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that makes the brain more awake, focused and attentive.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This means no open flames outdoors, restricting any barbequing, and being vigilant about any cigarettes or other flammable materials outside.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The baby inside the king cake is typically hidden from view to symbolize hiding the newborn Jesus from King Herod's watchful eye.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But beyond being a helpful hand and watchful eye, DiTore has been a real source of comfort for many in Demarest, like Erin Kitzie.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As with any sauce, be careful not to over-reduce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Burrell superintendent Shannon Wagner told KDKA-TV in a statement that the district was made aware of the arrest and allegations and that Fantuzzo has been relieved of his coaching duties until the outcome of the Montgomery County proceedings.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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