hypervigilant

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Recent Examples of hypervigilant 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 And in a world where daily messages now top a trillion, that hypervigilant regulation becomes necessary. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 The auditory hallucinations, diagnosed in 2021 as schizophrenia, turned the big-hearted, caring side of his personality his family loved into a hypervigilant, protective paranoia that his parents, Elisabeth and Jeffrey, tried to de-escalate. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025 Psychological effects of generational financial trauma can show up as a scarcity mindset, guilt associated with financial success, or hypervigilant associations with money as a form of control or validation. Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hypervigilant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypervigilant
Adjective
  • This debt burden leads to higher stress and sleepless nights, and directly undermines the focus and efficiency of Americans in their prime working years.
    Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 May 2026
  • Here are my leftover thoughts on what should be a difficult slate as Patriots fans prepare for sleepless nights, an early morning and international travel, but zero holiday action.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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
  • While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
  • With large crowds expected, officials encourage attendees to plan ahead and be mindful of beach conditions as South Florida marks the holiday weekend.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, her dream self can move freely, though her mind remains fairly cognizant of her real-life functionality.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • While many major stock indexes have erased losses incurred at the start of the Iran war, government bonds have largely taken a more cautious approach, continuing to price in higher inflation and widespread interest rate hikes.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 May 2026
  • Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.
    Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • Sony has been wary of committing to such an expensive undertaking in a market that is in flux and more challenging than ever.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • An adviser to Becerra’s campaign, Michael Bustamante, said in April that Becerra would likely support an increase in the state’s production incentive, but would be wary of making the program unlimited, which could easily run into the billions of dollars.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.
    Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.
    Lia Beck, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2024

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“Hypervigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypervigilant. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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