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Recent Examples of hypervigilant
In other words, a hypervigilant defense system could go haywire and attack one’s own body.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
In the months following the Drake and Lamar beef, fans have become hypervigilant of every piece of news, labeling each tidbit as a win (W) for their person or a loss (L) for the other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
As Cha-il, the auditing department’s perpetually exasperated and hypervigilant leader, Shin helps to uncover various scandals and white collar crimes.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
In the months following the Drake and Lamar beef, fans have become hypervigilant of every piece of news, labeling each tidbit as a win (W) for their person or a loss (L) for the other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
As Cha-il, the auditing department’s perpetually exasperated and hypervigilant leader, Shin helps to uncover various scandals and white collar crimes.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypervigilant
Adjective
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And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.—
Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2019
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Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.—
Amanda Garrity,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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People following a low-sugar diet and people with diabetes may want to be mindful of mango portions due to the fruit's high carbohydrate content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
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The Grand Canyon South Rim remains open, but visitors should be cognizant of extreme heat, smoke and degraded air quality.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebellion is coming when Uranus moves through spirited Gemini — so stay tuned and be cognizant of all the world events that are happening and transpiring.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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No, things aren’t all roses, but at least some cautious optimism is in order.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The hamstring injury Mount suffered overextending his leg in the Manchester derby in December kept him out until March, and Amorim was careful to reintroduce him — and praised his diligence in returning to fitness.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The trailer is careful to showcase the film’s scale – fighter planes soar, speedboats roar, trains careen, and cities flash by in a blur – while keeping plot details tantalizingly out of reach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.—
Jay Pilgreen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2024
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“Hypervigilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypervigilant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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