Words similar to alert

Example sentences for: alert

How can you use “alert” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

It appears that the heightened sense of alert at the national level played no role in Ressam's detention.
They can help decrease the pressure from family or others exhorting the patient to be more alert, energetic, and conversant.
On June 25, at Clarke's request, Berger convened the Small Group in his office to discuss the alert, Bin Ladin's WMD programs, and his location.
But I only need to use your examples as proof that what the Internet has wrought in an unbelievably short time has been profound--the entire computer industry (as evidenced by Michael Dell's success) has been turned on its ear, the retail industry is reeling (did you see the many news stories today about Nordstrom's striking a deal with a well-known Silicon Valley venture firm to jumpstart its Web efforts?), and traditional media companies are in full-scale alert.
Such advisories, intended to alert their recipients, may address a specific threat or be a general warning.