variants
also tentie
as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Adjective
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His hair is frosted at the tips, carefully tousled; his eyes are alert, amused, ever-probing.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The office, which is responsible for coordinating during emergencies, was under scrutiny following the alert failures of the Eaton fire, and officials had promised in the aftermath to revamp the small office.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, however, the jury was shown an image that depicted the 7-year-old riding in the back of Horner’s FedEx truck on her knees, while still awake and active, according to the Associated Press.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Officials have recommended people stay vigilant and have an emergency plan in case of a snake bite, including knowing their location, trail names and GPS coordinates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Parents should be extra vigilant because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The agency said drivers would need to be in the vehicle and keep a watchful eye on it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be aware that certain towns and counties may implement burn bans due to the tinder-dry and hot weather conditions.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The writer may find that the instructor is also aware of the counting and doesn’t see it as an impediment to a productive group workout.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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