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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes
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Recent Examples of awaken
Pain that is not a word throbs in his shoulders, awakens him each morning.
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
When Uranus enters Gemini, your spirituality and subconscious sector awakens dramatically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, embarking on a journey that challenges his doubts and awakens his belief in the wonder of the season.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
When Uranus enters Gemini, your spirituality and subconscious sector awakens dramatically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, embarking on a journey that challenges his doubts and awakens his belief in the wonder of the season.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awaken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaken
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The woman recalled someone knocking on their door, waking her family, before hearing shots.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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On Monday evening, the Bristol Fire Department and Mayor’s Office announced Kelly’s funeral and wake arrangements.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their popularity spread through Europe until, in Victorian tradition, they were used to rouse women after fainting spells.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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But before the awards were handed out and rousing acceptance speeches were delivered (which could make all the difference for Oscar hopefuls), all the fashion, outfits, and looks from the Golden Globes red carpet 2026 kicked off the night.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Awaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaken. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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