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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
Adjective
-
Residents attending outside events were advised by the city’s alert system to monitor weather conditions and seek shelter if lightning or strong winds develop.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026 -
Due to the high temperatures, residents should stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions during the afternoon and evening commute.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
The same approach applies to being awake at an inopportune time.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Ava Poole has been awake for nearly 24 hours.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
How to keep disease-carrying ticks at bay The best way to avoid ticks and tick bites is to be vigilant in your surroundings, Foley said, noting that ticks can transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
-
Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Adjective
-
In the dance studio, Pierce-Sands had a watchful eye, a wry smile and a loud voice.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
-
Archimedes, Apollo, Themis — watchful gods of a nation that once imagined itself both eternal and new.—
Ahmed Naji,
The Dial,
18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
-
The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
This slice of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, at the far eastern edge of Lake Michigan, is an International Dark Sky Park and continues to take careful steps to preserve and protect the nighttime environment, an absolute necessity for the ideal northern lights viewing experience.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
19 Aug. 2025
-
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals like bleach, as this can damage or discolor the countertops.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
