hyperalert

Definition of hyperalertnext

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Adjective
  • Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Not including sleepless nights.
    Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Thousands of opinions, sleepless nights and countless responsibilities that come with being a CEO – all included.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • But Bart is hypervigilant about his son’s fragile health and tries to discourage him from joining the band on the road.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • When expectations are unclear, like those communicated by busy bosses, teachers or healthcare providers, people become hypervigilant.
    Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • With the conditions as dry as they are expected to be on Friday, no prescribed fires will be burned in Cook County, and residents are being urged to be mindful of fire danger near forest preserves.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Wanting time to assess their needs elsewhere on the roster and cognizant of the often capricious nature of bullpens and the possibility of injury, the Padres will almost certainly not make a move until shortly before the season.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The lack of depth has forced Minnesota to be even more cognizant of defending without fouling, and the U had only seven fouls Saturday.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The news was a bitter blow for Everton and Branthwaite, with the club’s medical team having taken a cautious approach to his rehabilitation.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There are genuine reasons for cautious optimism.
    Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Now, Iranians are likely to be wary about taking to the streets again because the Revolutionary Guard has demonstrated its ruthlessness, said Kamran Matin, an expert on Iran at the University of Sussex in southern England.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Hyperalert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperalert. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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