plugged-in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged-in
Adjective
  • The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Below is a sequence when PSG are alert to Raya rolling the ball out to Jurrien Timber and react by quickly finding their shape.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • On the Exposure band’s initial spring tour — shows in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities —curious and attentive FrippHeads experienced their cult fave album beginning to end, down to the telephone rings at its start.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
  • While large companies often feel distant or impersonal, small businesses can be present, attentive and engaged.
    Chris Harris, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • China’s intelligence agency has also launched a very public campaign on social media over the last two years warning its citizens against spying for foreign nations and to keep a watchful eye out for espionage attempts.
    Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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“Plugged-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged-in. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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