plugged-in

adjective

Definition of plugged-innext
as in with-it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged-in
  1. with-it
  2. vigilant
  3. alert
  4. attentive
  5. watchful
Adjective
  • June 25, 2024 3 AM PT Facebook Show more sharing options There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
  • Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of with-it
Adjective
  • Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Other cultures took naps during the day to adapt to intense midday temperatures or feel more alert during nighttime dangers.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • Consistent eye contact and attentive body language create a connection that transcends words, making each team member feel valued.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Meals are served oceanside in elegant, open-air restaurants, where the service is attentive but never intrusive.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.
    Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
  • An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of watchful
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Thesaurus Entries Near plugged-in

plugged (away)

plugged-in

plugged (up)

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