alertness

noun

Definition of alertnessnext
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
  1. caution
  2. vigilance
  3. care
  4. watch
  5. prudence
  6. alert
Noun
  • Met Police are present and have closed Ponton Road out of an abundance of caution.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Heating and cooling:Check out USA TODAY Homefront for more HVAC tips for your home Space heaters can help, but use with caution Many homeowners may be tempted to rely on fireplaces, space heaters, electric blankets and wood-burning stoves to keep warm in the winter.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of caution
Noun
  • Through their vigilance, adherence to the highest safety norms, and understanding of fire watch requirements, Fast Fire Watch Guards aims to offer more than just fire safety.
    Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, human risk management tools can help monitor and analyze human behavior proactively to identify risky insiders and create a culture of vigilance and collaboration. 5.
    Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • Zoo veterinary and animal care staff humanely euthanized Mac on Tuesday.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
  • With intention and care, security and privacy are achievable at scale, anywhere.
    Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of care
Noun
  • This sleek and sporty watch has a bigger display than earlier renditions without feeling too bulky on your wrist.
    Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Send a text, make a call, tune up your favorite podcast, or even check your heart rate with this smart watch (one of our top picks for pricey gifts that are worth the splurge).
    Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of watch
Noun
  • Effective management of the company’s debt-to-equity ratio and liquidity reserves will also signal financial prudence to potential investors.
    Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • His commitment to fiscal prudence and his promise to voters hang in the balance with vetoing a tax-increasing budget bill emerging as his only viable option.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • After several other false alerts, including the delivery of flowers and praise from filmmaking legend Yash Chopra, the film remained unsold, leaving the filmmaker to become distributor as well.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Hurricane tracker: Track active storms in the Atlantic Texas weather watches and warnings Stay informed: Get weather alerts via text Interactive map: Hurricanes, tropical storms that have passed near your city When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of alert
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