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
  • New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.
    Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • An all-stock portfolio would mean sleepless nights for a saver no longer in the work force.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 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
  • Nearly 4 million practice tai chi, and roughly 14% of adults practice some form of mindful or spiritual meditation.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.
    Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • This is perhaps why people were so surprised to see William, always so cognizant of optics, greeting Beatrice so warmly.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
  • Among ordinary folks, however, relatively few are even cognizant of the quantum technology site on the South Side or the Rivian electric vehicle factory in Normal.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Adjective
  • The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • Ciara is very cautious and played it slow in opening her heart up to West.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • The doc goes on to note that, along with boorish audiences, record labels were also wary of Culture Club, even though their aesthetic was very much in the early Eighties new wave and pop mold.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
  • Google recommends that organizations verify IT support requests and to be wary of any unsolicited calls or emails requesting screen-sharing sessions.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Hyperalert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperalert. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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