as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
the night watchman, who was usually vigilant, apparently dozed off and didn't notice the vandals sneaking in
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Recent Examples of vigilant
Our information technology team regularly creates fake attacks to increase awareness and create learning opportunities to help employees stay vigilant and prepared.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Officials are urging residents and beachgoers to remain vigilant, and if a suspicious person is seen in the north end of the island, contact the Palm Beach Police Department at 561-838-5454 or call 911.
—Sophie Pendrill, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Officials are urging residents and beachgoers to remain vigilant, and if a suspicious person is seen in the north end of the island, contact the Palm Beach Police Department at 561-838-5454 or call 911.
—Sophie Pendrill, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilant
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Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Mississippi Pork Chops Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 1-inch boneless pork loin chops 1/2 tsp.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Aggressive verbal or physical outbursts, wandering, sleeping during the day and being awake all night are some examples.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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LifeLock Ultimate Plus monitors all three major credit bureaus to maintain a watchful eye on your credit reports and credit score.—
Advertising Content From Norton,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Vargas tried to keep a watchful eye over her daughter.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Momentum is a real thing within the postseason, and if the Thunder aren't careful, Minnesota could sneak back into this matchup.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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This thing is razor sharp though, be careful when using it in the backcountry.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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“Vigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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