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

Foreign governments suggested their citizens remain vigilant, but what can individuals do when threats come suddenly from the sky?

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Labor advocates who have studied pesticide regulation say the oversight gaps and failures to impose stiffer fines underscore the need for more vigilant enforcement.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

Rivera urged coastal residents to remain alert to changes in sea level, identify routes to higher ground and report unusual conditions to emergency authorities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Threats to the Carolinas The private AccuWeather service urged Carolinians to remain alert to possible flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes Sunday into Sunday night.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of alert

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The attentive staff, the intimate scale of the hotel, and even the warm-toned marble lifted my spirits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

Arlo Security Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on what matters most with the Arlo Essential Security Camera 1080p HD (3rd Gen).

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Keeping a watchful eye over the shoot from a balcony above the soundstage floor are Sean Thomason and Conor Lastowka, RiffTrax’s longtime senior writers and producers.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of watchful

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