alertness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alertness
Noun
  • There was residual smoke in the aircraft and the situation was declared an emergency out of an abundance of caution, Delta said.
    July 7, CBS News, 7 July 2025
  • Though he’s recovered much faster this time, his manager’s frequent refrain in recent weeks has been one of caution.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Extra protection steps Protecting your online accounts requires vigilance and knowledge of the best security practices.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • Even when exhaustion dulled my vigilance, my worries didn’t disappear.
    David Litt June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • With more than 750 products across makeup, skin and hair care and coloring, L’Oréal Paris ranks as the biggest beauty brand in the world.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
  • Jeannie was already glancing with impatience at her watch.
    Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Under the sheriff’s policies and procedures, Ornelas would have been flagged in the jail’s electronic medical records system as requiring behavioral health services — an alert that should have shown up when he was booked in June 2023, the lawsuit says.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • That’s why staying alert, keeping your software up to date and following good security habits can go a long way in protecting your device.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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“Alertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alertness. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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