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as in woke
to cause to stop sleeping
be quiet or you'll awaken the kids
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2
as in awaked
to cease to be asleep
guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes
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as in roused
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Recent Examples of awakened
Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry's abruptly awakened by the police literally busting through his door.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But the Montreal Canadiens have awakened in recent days, grabbing a firmer hold on the top wild-card spot in the East.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The visible algae was able to be awakened from dormancy from nine sediment samples under favorable nutrient and light conditions, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Within recent years, extravagant excursions have evolved from pure indulgence to experiences leaving the traveler feeling enriched and awakened.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
They’ve also been awakened by social media and self-obsession.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
First, people were awakened at night by a loud rumbling.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But for eyes, many are being awakened to the beauty of the brown mascara.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some of the surviving houses remained empty for seasons on end in the ’80s, their marquees serving as tombstones for the bombs that had fleetingly awakened them from their slumber.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry's abruptly awakened by the police literally busting through his door.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But the Montreal Canadiens have awakened in recent days, grabbing a firmer hold on the top wild-card spot in the East.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The visible algae was able to be awakened from dormancy from nine sediment samples under favorable nutrient and light conditions, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Within recent years, extravagant excursions have evolved from pure indulgence to experiences leaving the traveler feeling enriched and awakened.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
They’ve also been awakened by social media and self-obsession.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
First, people were awakened at night by a loud rumbling.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But for eyes, many are being awakened to the beauty of the brown mascara.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakened
Verb
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The victim awoke while this was happening, and during an ensuing struggle, Guardado was stabbed in the leg, severing an artery.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The eagle awoke and shook out its feathers, fluffing the straw surrounding the trio of eggs as the camera zoomed in.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to a 2021 report by The Sun on Sunday, the Queen was kept awake at night with worry over her grandson's habit of flying helicopters, despite his training with the Royal Air Force.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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But hiring even one bad apple can keep you awake at night and question your sanity.—
Kate Morgan,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.—
Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2019
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Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.—
Amanda Garrity,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Jan. 2023
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“Awakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awakened. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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