be tuned in
idiom
: to understand and be aware of a situation, other people's needs, etc.
—usually + to
He was not tuned in to the needs of his staff.
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While their sons add another chapter to their unmatched slice of NFL history, Jack and Jackie Harbaugh will be tuned in from across the country.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Either way, we'll be tuned in and standing by to see how this plays out.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
We’ll still certainly be tuned in to see what kind of fireworks might ensue.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The event can also be tuned in through the ViX platform.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
And, with a major romantic cliffhanger last season, we’ll be tuned in to the possibility of new characters — and love situations — entering the scene.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024
Given how well most of the first Studio by Brandon Blackwood collection worked for me, I’ll be tuned in for whatever Blackwood does next.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 25 July 2024
Gressel said he will be tuned in again next Wednesday for Germany vs. Hungary, hours before Inter Miami plays at home against the Columbus Crew.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Everybody is going to be tuned in for the Harbaugh Bowl, when brother Jim’s Chargers host John’s Ravens in Week 12.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Either way, we'll be tuned in and standing by to see how this plays out.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
We’ll still certainly be tuned in to see what kind of fireworks might ensue.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The event can also be tuned in through the ViX platform.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
And, with a major romantic cliffhanger last season, we’ll be tuned in to the possibility of new characters — and love situations — entering the scene.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024
Given how well most of the first Studio by Brandon Blackwood collection worked for me, I’ll be tuned in for whatever Blackwood does next.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 25 July 2024
Gressel said he will be tuned in again next Wednesday for Germany vs. Hungary, hours before Inter Miami plays at home against the Columbus Crew.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Everybody is going to be tuned in for the Harbaugh Bowl, when brother Jim’s Chargers host John’s Ravens in Week 12.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
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“Be tuned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20tuned%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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