tenty

adjective

ˈten-tē How to pronounce tenty (audio)
variants also tentie
Definition of tentynext
Scottish
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
  1. alert
  2. awake
  3. vigilant
  4. watchful
  5. aware
  6. careful
Adjective
  • The base also raised its alert level to FPCON Charlie — the second highest level — the organization said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Its eyes are droopy but growing more alert as oxygen begins to replace the isoflurane cocktail used as an anesthetic.
    — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • The constant fear of being forced into homelessness keeps her awake at night.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Remaining awake late also coincides with the hours when human insulin sensitivity is at its lowest.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • The only foolproof way to avoid being targeted is to become a hermit, so the best thing companies and individuals can do is to stay vigilant.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
  • So even the elite controllers must stay vigilant for the virus’s reemergence.
    — Diana Kwon, Vox, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • Blink Indoor Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on your indoor spaces using the Blink Mini 2K+ Indoor Camera.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Moments of anonymity were few and far between for Taylor, who was also under the watchful eye of Larry during that time.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • There is no obvious successor waiting in the wings, lawmakers are fully aware of Nvidia’s strategic significance to the US, and Wall Street knows Huang as a brilliant founder who has made fortunes for his shareholders.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • This may reduce duplication, although temporary processing, logging, vendors and model-provider retention policies still need careful review.
    — Steve Dawson, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That flexibility could benefit experiments and sensitive equipment requiring careful handling after landing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of careful
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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