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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While investors remain alert for any signs that the bubble is about to burst, most analysts continue to see meaningful adoption.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026 -
The child, who was alert and conscious, was taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, Sears said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her 14-year-old son heard police sirens, and the fear that had kept him awake at night and distracted him in school finally spilled into panic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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One night, a few days after the shooting, the sound of helicopters circling overhead in the aftermath of another ICE shooting kept her awake before her morning cross-training.—
David Gleisner,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
3 Feb. 2026
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With very little in the way of information about how Nancy Guthrie was taken, and what exactly happened, there’s not much for people to do but pray and be vigilant.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any adjustment in how its firms proceed there in the face of a more watchful US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, efforts to lift the Oakland Police Department out from under the watchful eye of a federal judge have fallen short.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The president of the United States is aware of the problem with Michael Whatley.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bloom has a reputation for being acutely aware of what looks good on her clients.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leeds are right on the limit of their profitability and sustainability (PSR) projections, but with some careful rebalancing of the finances, this could be a swing worth taking.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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