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as in wakeful
not sleeping or able to sleep
was awake until 3:00 a.m.
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
awake to the possibility of trouble at the demonstration
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as in to awaken
to cease to be asleep
at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start
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Recent Examples of awake
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Later, in the scene in which Winnifred is kept awake by a single pea, Burnett performed a prolonged pantomime of violent physical discomfort, thrashing and dangling like a fish on a line atop a towering stack of mattresses.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
In his remarks on Tuesday, Shapiro recounted how he was awoken to a knock on the door from a state trooper who told him and his family to evacuate the mansion.
—Brandon Conradis, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Used consistently, the CryoGlow can even boost circulation and support lymphatic drainage, leaving skin looking fresher and more awake.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Later, in the scene in which Winnifred is kept awake by a single pea, Burnett performed a prolonged pantomime of violent physical discomfort, thrashing and dangling like a fish on a line atop a towering stack of mattresses.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
In his remarks on Tuesday, Shapiro recounted how he was awoken to a knock on the door from a state trooper who told him and his family to evacuate the mansion.
—Brandon Conradis, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awake
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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Be alert to anything that seems suspicious; this could be a person’s behavior, unclaimed packages, unusual activity, and vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Resident Armando Vierra, an Army veteran, said the explosion woke him up and shook his house, nearly five miles from the plant.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Oct. 2025
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Reju isn’t the first company that has sought to wake New Yorkers up to a problem that’s literally mounting, if somewhat out of sight thousands of miles away.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles in the fall awakens the senses.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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In addition to awakening her creativity, the potion also unleashes a number of dark monsters that inhabit her subconscious, one of which is her mother, who appears transformed into a hairy monster that Mia is forced to confront.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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People residing along the Eastern Seaboard, particularly those in coastal areas, are urged to follow local weather guidance and remain vigilant as the storm takes shape.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Reuters — American golfer Vince Whaley had a particularly nerve-wracking encounter with a big-toothed onlooker at the Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday, as he was forced to play a shot under the watchful gaze of a lurking alligator.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The show follows Ed Gein (Charlie Hunnam), an unassuming and odd man, working his family’s farm under the watchful eye of his hateful and vicious mother, Augusta (Laurie Metcalf).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Awake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awake. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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