wake (up)

Definition of wake (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
Verb
  • Five years ago, Florida’s millions of condo dwellers awoke to a new reality.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • The Norwegian Royal House declined to comment on whether the king and Queen Sonja had been awoken by the festivities, or if the monarch had stayed up to watch the match.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic entered the game to a rousing cheer at the 58-minute mark, replacing Tim Weah.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • The bergamot opens bright; my favorite note, neroli, gives it a crisp, happy center, and a rousing patchouli base roosts for hours without ever turning heavy.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • On and on, these songs stir the soul.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • In fact, NBCUniversal is wading into the buzz round Polymarket, Kalshi and other prediction market services that have stirred controversy.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Who’s to say international futbol isn’t ready to begrudgingly welcome a new epoch in the sport, and that is might be led by a host nation that proves itself a sleeping giant awakened?
    Greg Cote June 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • However, Kalwinski has awakened me to the fact that such civic pride can apply just as much to the Bears being in Hammond as being in Arlington Heights.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Deadheading spent blooms will stimulate the plant to produce more flowers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026
  • Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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