plugged-in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged-in
Adjective
  • Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.
    Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Ron Martin, the Burleson officer who oversaw the case, urged shoppers to be vigilant when buying gift cards from racks at big box retailers.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
  • Arkansas officials urged residents of the surrounding Izard County to stay vigilant and lock the doors of their homes and vehicles following his escape.
    Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • There’s nothing wrong with using technology to meet immediate emotional needs, but leaders should stay alert to the longer-term tradeoff.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The advisory ranks Italy at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, which recommends travelers stay alert to possibly heightened risk.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.
    Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
  • Emmanuel-Thomas had got his first call-up to Arsenal’s first-team squad at age 17, and there were almost two years when the teenager trained under manager Arsene Wenger’s watchful eye.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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“Plugged-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged-in. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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