plugged-in

Definition of plugged-innext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged-in
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
Adjective
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
  • The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • The system uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect, locate and alert police to shots fired.
    Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Stay alert and avoid headphones on trails.
    Nic Uff, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • Its restaurant, run by Chef Dieter Koschina, is a destination in its own right, having earned two Michelin stars for its fantastic European cuisine and attentive service.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.
    Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • Eaton Canyon, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, has been closed to the public since the 2025 Eaton Fire, and regrowth is beginning to emerge, with watchful eyes monitoring its progress.
    Joy Benedict, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Plugged-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged-in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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