PLUGGED-IN Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

plugged-in

adjective

Definition of plugged-in

as in with-it

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Adjective

Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.

— Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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

Definition of with-it

Adjective

That their apparent change in relationship status could have gone unnoticed—in this TikTok-addled clime—is a testament to their vigilant approach to privacy.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
Health officials are warning the public to stay vigilant after a flesh-eating bacteria infection killed at least seven people across two states in recent weeks.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

An evacuation warning means residents should prepare to leave, stay alert for changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if an order is issued.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Officials have urged Hoosiers to stay alert to changing weather conditions as more storms move across Indiana.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

But attentive voters know that Cervera is the only Republican on the nine-member Broward board and that DeSantis appointed him to fill a seat vacated by a Republican.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Soundwalking – exploring the environment through attentive listening – is drawing quite the following.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, watchful busts, haunted armor and stretching room portraits.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026
The footage offers a peek into Kio’s surroundings, including zebra and giraffe neighbors who tower over the cub, and smaller animals who keep a watchful eye on the growing big cat.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of watchful

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