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as in wakes
to cause to stop sleeping
be quiet or you'll awaken the kids
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as in awakes
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 awakens
This awakens pleasure, chemistry and playful desire, which is kinda ideal for falling in love.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Espresso becomes a lightning rod that awakens chocolate.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When action meets power, identity awakens.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Your 9th House of Higher Learning awakens as Venus squares vulnerable Chiron, with Chiron in your subtler 12th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Builders will capture some upside as demand awakens but face persistent cost and regulatory obstacles.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Pain that is not a word throbs in his shoulders, awakens him each morning.
—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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Espresso becomes a lightning rod that awakens chocolate.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When action meets power, identity awakens.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Your 9th House of Higher Learning awakens as Venus squares vulnerable Chiron, with Chiron in your subtler 12th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Builders will capture some upside as demand awakens but face persistent cost and regulatory obstacles.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Pain that is not a word throbs in his shoulders, awakens him each morning.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakens
Verb
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Maybe this will be the thing that finally wakes them up.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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All this within a year unless KC wakes the hell up.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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When Fuller awakes several hours later, her head has been shaved, she’s covered in antihistamine cream, and she’s tied up in a basement.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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No, Kravitz is an artist who builds from the essence of his music, true rock ‘n’ roll, creating a live show that doesn’t push boundaries but rouses the audience and satisfies our yearning for a real rock star.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Awakens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awakens. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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