Definition of hawkeyednext
as in watchful
having unusually keen vision the hawkeyed driver spotted the state trooper lying in wait for unwary speeders

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Recent Examples of hawkeyed Young staffers on liberal political campaigns often display the slightly censorious cheerfulness of a resident-hall adviser, but the Warren organizers possessed a hawkeyed attention to detail and the essential American energy of malaria eradicators. Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawkeyed
Adjective
  • Particularly under the watchful, critical gaze of millions of baseball fans.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 July 2026
  • Key Takeaways Active surveillance, or watchful waiting, is often recommended for people with slow-growing CLL who do not have symptoms.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • With elite experience and versatility, Cancelo is a bargain signing for Flick and Barça while already aware of how things work at the Spotify Camp Nou tactically and cultureally.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Drivers should pay extra attention while passing through work zones and be aware of all workers and repair equipment.
    Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Hawkeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawkeyed. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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