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 Sheriff’s Office urged people using the pedestrian trail to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025 -
Authorities did not issue a statewide AMBER Alert because no vehicle or suspect descriptions met the alert criteria, KTLA reported.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our brains interpret light as a signal to stay awake and darkness as a cue to fall asleep.3 Blue light, the type emitted by phones, sends an especially strong signal to the brain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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But just as these two were unable to stay awake through their first date, their adult bodies aren’t cut out for this trip down memory lane, either.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Helmed by Ben Leonberg, who co-wrote alongside scribe Alex Cannon, the movie aims to flip the script on the haunted house genre, perhaps bringing to mind another recent entry, Steven Soderbergh’s Presence (2024), a psychological thriller told from the eyes of a watchful, eerie home.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The general public should be aware of the pervasiveness of fraudulent sports memorabilia, Hardy says.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, there's still work to be done and important disparities to be aware of.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Argus-eyed. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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