1
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
drove through the fog with extra alertness, as the road signs repeatedly warned of deer and moose crossings
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2
as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
we observed the U.S. border patrol's intensified alertness for drug smugglers at the border stations
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alertness
Noun
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Programs like this one encourage students to approach the field with both curiosity and caution.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025 -
For a quick recap, this is the world a team of scientists recently suggested could host life — to the dismay of other scientists in the community, who felt the announcement failed to include necessary caution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Only continuous efforts and vigilance can safeguard American democracy and create a more equal and just society.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Exposure management is about ongoing vigilance and dynamic measurement.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The hospital system is managing the influx while providing necessary medical care to all those injured.—
Hollie Silverman
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Almost 85 million Americans from South Dakota to Texas and North Carolina to Florida were already under National Weather Service extreme heat warnings, watches or advisories July 21.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The 47-year-old has amassed quite the watch collection over the past two decades.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
Noun
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Managing The Risk Of Abuse While the benefits of letting customers keep unwanted products are compelling, CMOs must balance generosity with prudence.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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News alerts in your inbox: Don't miss the important news of the day.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:31 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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“Alertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alertness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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