as in watch
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
an army on the qui vive for enemy attack
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Noun
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In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025 -
Jeannie was already glancing with impatience at her watch.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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According to Reuters, the base was placed on high alert, and the threat was linked to the possibility of an Iranian missile attack in response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities on Saturday night.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The Army has been at the third of four levels of alert at most places in the region, the official said.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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“Qui vive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qui%20vive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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