plugged-in

adjective

Definition of plugged-innext
as in with-it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged-in
  1. with-it
  2. vigilant
  3. alert
  4. attentive
  5. watchful
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
  • Vindman’s spokesperson told the Miami Herald that the campaign team is extra vigilant after figures on the right have followed and filmed him.
    — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Palmer advised the public to stay vigilant for more updates from police.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • Prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, with officials urging hikers to stay alert and to avoid interacting with wildlife.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • These mindfulness behaviors included feeling connected to the present moment, noticing the emotions or sensations in one’s body, or having moments of feeling alert and aware.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • This kind of attentive engagement can amplify nature’s restorative benefits.
    — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • On the other hand, some drivers are so attentive to maintenance that their vehicles rack up over 250K miles without a powertrain or transmission failure.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • No matter where his assistant coaches went while at Alabama, former coach Nick Saban always had a watchful eye on his staff members who would sneak out of the office for a round of golf.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Under the watchful eye of head coach Andy Reid and his staff of NFL assistants, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes put the offense through its paces.
    — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of watchful
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