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
  • Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • On 19th Street between The Paseo and Vine Street, officers found two women with gunshot wounds who were conscious and alert and one man who was unresponsive, Kansas City Police Department spokesman Capt.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
    Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • An attentive defender, Mikheyev was once a prominent member of a Leafs third line with Pierre Engvall and David Kämpf that swallowed up defensive-zone draws against tough competition in the playoffs.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • For generations, neighborhoods had park programs, church leagues, YMCAs, summer jobs, youth clubs and local hangouts where teenagers could spend time under the watchful eyes of caring adults.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
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“Plugged-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged-in. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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