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
  • An all-stock portfolio would mean sleepless nights for a saver no longer in the work force.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • And while a $3,000 mattress or a 22-step wind-down routine may look like the answer to your sleepless nights, the real answer is likely to be far more accessible, like keeping a consistent sleep-wake schedule and sharpening your sleep hygiene.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • In some settings, people may already be hypervigilant about AI.
    Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Such groups have long been used to being hypervigilant, but that mindset is something Atkin sees spreading in our time.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Wear gloves to protect yourself when pruning, and be mindful of children or pets playing near your yuzu tree.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
  • Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Adjective
  • In that case, be cognizant of your specific deadlines, and pace your communication for every other week instead of every other month.
    Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Instead, her dream self can move freely, though her mind remains fairly cognizant of her real-life functionality.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Americans are also increasingly cautious about where sensitive information like health data and financial records rest.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
  • The current government led by Donald Tusk has been more cautious, speaking only about a bigger role in nuclear deterrence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Backfill with soil, being careful not to place the soil against the stem, as this can cause rot.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • Every Jantzen suit is crafted for a variety of body types with careful attention to support, coverage and ease of movement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • Separately, some remain wary of the consequences of redundancies across certain functions.
    Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
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“Hyperalert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperalert. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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