as in waking
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1
as in awaking
to cause to stop sleeping
be quiet or you'll awaken the kids
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as in wakening
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 awakening
Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Pops of color are proof that the garden is awakening from a long cold snap.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth feels her senses awakening again.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Upon awakening to a loud fire alarm, EKG results showed an average heart rate of 180 beats per minute, as compared with an average of less than 70 while sleeping.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Pops of color are proof that the garden is awakening from a long cold snap.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth feels her senses awakening again.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakening
Adjective
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Your Organization Is Your Family Most people spend more waking hours with colleagues than relatives.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Students spend more waking hours a day at school than at home in the July-May.—
Madeleine Parrish,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Lucas, Mike, and Will are in the audience while Dustin gives a rousing Valedictorian speech.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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While the result of the game ended on a whimper for the home team — Florida lost 5-1 as the New York Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad scored a hat trick and Artemi Panarin logged two goals of his own — the night itself was a rousing success.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The right shade can make a kitchen feel brighter, cozier, and more stimulating.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shades of this color are refreshing and stimulating, reminding us of the outdoors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Awakening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awakening. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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