awaking

present participle of awake

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Recent Examples of awaking 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaking
Verb
  • In demonstrations, the floating companion performs everyday tasks such as waking users, delivering reminders, keeping someone company while studying, dancing alongside its owner, and providing playful entertainment.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Starry summer nights and crisp fall evenings beg for campfire chats and waking beneath a canopy of leaves.
    Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.
    Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The lyrics describe the sorrows of a family separated by slavery, and Frederick Douglass praised the song for awakening abolitionist sentiments.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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“Awaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaking. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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