HYPERALERT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperalert

adjective

Definition of hyperalert

as in wakeful

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Adjective

Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.

— Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Having the right pillow can make a big difference between a peaceful night’s sleep and a restless, wakeful one.

— Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024

Definition of wakeful

Adjective

Experts say these environments can leave employees feeling chronically anxious, emotionally exhausted, hypervigilant, and afraid of making mistakes.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
In some settings, people may already be hypervigilant about AI.

— Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of hypervigilant

Adjective

Whether hiking or just gardening in the yard, Bartolai said people need to be mindful of ticks.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The advisory also warns that residents who are immigrants should be mindful of their personal risk when attending World Cup events and traveling throughout the region.

— Sofi Zeman July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of mindful

Adjective

The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Some experts say model makers should be cognizant that the government could weigh in on AI again.

— John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Definition of cognizant

Adjective

Teams are generally more cautious about cooling the legs, however, because cold applied directly to working muscles immediately before a match can temporarily blunt explosive actions such as sprinting.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Legal experts said the slow pace reflects a cautious approach by Graf and the large volume of evidence.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

When an accident brings the enigmatic Gaia into their lives, unexpected desires begin to take shape, unsettling the careful balance that has long defined their relationship.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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