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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Recent Examples of watchful
The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross are blending in nicely The transfer wide receivers worked through drills under the watchful eye of position coach Marques Hagans.
—Audrey Snyder, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Since President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, a core focus of his presidency has been to eliminate waste in the federal government, an effort spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the watchful eye of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2025
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross are blending in nicely The transfer wide receivers worked through drills under the watchful eye of position coach Marques Hagans.
—Audrey Snyder, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Since President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, a core focus of his presidency has been to eliminate waste in the federal government, an effort spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the watchful eye of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchful
Adjective
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The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remain vigilant in our name, and in memory of us; recognize when human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights and minority rights are being violated.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tommy was already awake, heading to the bank for a monthly meeting.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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A little bit of cream cheese glaze is a nod to the cake's traditional frosting. 12 Hummingbird Cake Recipes That Can't Get Any Sweeter Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Cookies: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 oz.) 1 tsp.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The meticulous breeding and careful selection that produced such extraordinary specimens highlight the craftsmanship and expertise defining today’s koi industry.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Watchful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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