hyperalert

Definition of hyperalertnext

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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
Adjective
  • Today, there are no more bodies left to bury, but those sleepless nights remain.
    Bo Evans, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Fatigue, severe pain, heavy and irregular flow, sleepless nights on the bathroom floor.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 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
  • Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Illinois Department of Transportation warned drivers to be mindful of pavement failures, saying surfaces could buckle in the extreme heat.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Some experts say model makers should be cognizant that the government could weigh in on AI again.
    John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • Being Considerate There are a host of unwritten rules in Japan that travelers should be cognizant of.
    Catherine Heald, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
  • Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
    Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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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“Hyperalert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperalert. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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