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also awaked
1
as in woke
to cause to stop sleeping
awoke the boys for breakfast
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2
as in awakened
to cease to be asleep
at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start
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also awaked
or awoke
1
as in woken
to cause to stop sleeping
awoke the boys for breakfast
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2
as in roused
to cease to be asleep
at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start
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Recent Examples of awoke
ABC News, 4 May 2026
When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When the Pios’ offense finally awoke in the third period against Wisconsin — DU is a rattlesnake that patiently waits to strike — belief swelled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Last year, a single brood awoke from its 17-year slumber to buzz in a handful of states.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2026
The Boys give it a test run by killing a new supe named Rockhard, a spoof of Marvel’s The Thing, and wounding Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), whom Homelander awoke from cryostasis.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As the first bits of morning light awoke the day, early risers celebrated with Easter Sunday service on a hilltop in Anaheim Hills.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Alaska Time would have awoken them as the north fjord wall crumbled just in front of the retreating tongue of the South Sawyer Glacier.
—Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Mamun's family awoke on March 9 to phone calls saying the 35-year-old had been hurt.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When the Pios’ offense finally awoke in the third period against Wisconsin — DU is a rattlesnake that patiently waits to strike — belief swelled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Last year, a single brood awoke from its 17-year slumber to buzz in a handful of states.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mamun's family awoke on March 9 to phone calls saying the 35-year-old had been hurt.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When the Pios’ offense finally awoke in the third period against Wisconsin — DU is a rattlesnake that patiently waits to strike — belief swelled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Last year, a single brood awoke from its 17-year slumber to buzz in a handful of states.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2026
The Boys give it a test run by killing a new supe named Rockhard, a spoof of Marvel’s The Thing, and wounding Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), whom Homelander awoke from cryostasis.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As the first bits of morning light awoke the day, early risers celebrated with Easter Sunday service on a hilltop in Anaheim Hills.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Likewise the Wild awoke in Game 3 against the Avs.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Alaska Time would have awoken them as the north fjord wall crumbled just in front of the retreating tongue of the South Sawyer Glacier.
—Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Mamun's family awoke on March 9 to phone calls saying the 35-year-old had been hurt.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When the Pios’ offense finally awoke in the third period against Wisconsin — DU is a rattlesnake that patiently waits to strike — belief swelled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Last year, a single brood awoke from its 17-year slumber to buzz in a handful of states.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awoke
Verb
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The name of the person who woke him up was redacted.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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My hero tenderly wrapped his snow-white daughter in a cravat; my heroine woke with a stab of fear, wondering where her stomach had gone.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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On the night of the raid, Caceres and Rojas were awakened by the sounds of a helicopter and saw agents rappelling down onto the building.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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When questioned by detectives, Crosby allegedly said he was awakened by the person who had spotted Smith and the other person walking by, and that one of them had pulled a knife on him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Monday night when the teen suspect and two friends woke him up and began harassing him, at one point urinating in a cup and throwing it on the victim, according to prosecutors citing surveillance footage.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The resort is also known for Northern Lights viewing and offers wake-up call services for guests who want to be roused from sleep when the aurora appears overhead — turning the soak into a round-the-clock experience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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According to the report, both animals roused and regained consciousness about 30 minutes after the procedure began.—
Adam Bednar,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Awoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awoke. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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