as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
the toddler played under the watchful eye of her parents
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as in vigilance
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
it was only her motherly watchfulness that saved the boy from an accident
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Recent Examples of watchful
Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Following a turn-off at a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it entrance, arriving guests are swept up a winding driveway past a fountain centered around the watchful eye of a leaping horse sculpture.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
As Roku continues seeking new ways to appeal to advertisers, watchful eyes are curious to see how much Roku will open the door to ad formats that could be viewed as intrusive.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The estate traces its roots back to 1720, and in our own times, it’s been owned by the Borie family for three generations, now under the watchful eye of Bruno-Eugène Borie.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Following a turn-off at a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it entrance, arriving guests are swept up a winding driveway past a fountain centered around the watchful eye of a leaping horse sculpture.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
As Roku continues seeking new ways to appeal to advertisers, watchful eyes are curious to see how much Roku will open the door to ad formats that could be viewed as intrusive.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchful
Adjective
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Below is a sequence when PSG are alert to Raya rolling the ball out to Jurrien Timber and react by quickly finding their shape.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Managing their playtime requires vigilance, given Olaf’s size and Tank’s vulnerability.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The notice urges travelers to maintain a high level of vigilance and avoid demonstrations and crowds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans will be vigilant to see if the name of the source ever comes out or is revealed at some point in the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the laws are being crafted to help the kids whose parents either aren’t presently vigilant about protecting their kids, don’t understand how to utilize the technology already in existence to protect their kids, or both.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even miles away in the capital of Srinagar, many residents stayed awake throughout the night, listening to fighter jets fly over Kashmir’s skies and scrolling social media feeds for any updates about the strikes and cross-border shelling.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 May 2025
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Since your body burns energy to stay awake, a lack of sleep can stress your brain over time.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After delaying the launch, the company released the watch right at the peak of tariff drama.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That makes careful construction of games to maximize engagement vital, said Nate Jones, vice president of corporate strategy and development for Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation unit of Sony.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Wild first 20 minutes Most of this series has seen each team playing a very careful brand of hockey, feeling each other out in the first period, with few shots on goal and even fewer legitimate scoring opportunities.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Watchful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchful. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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