reawake

verb

Definition of reawakenext
as in to set off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reawake
  1. set off
  2. reinvigorate
  3. revive
  4. resurrect
  5. reawaken
  6. reactivate
  7. rekindle
  8. revitalize
Verb
  • Then a bad pit stop set off a sequence of events that cost him dearly.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Nationwide, investments in computing power sparked by the new technology of artificial intelligence have set off a commercial land rush, sending property values soaring in unlikely and out-of-the-way places.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of set off
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  • Organizers say contemporary art can reinvigorate historic spaces while giving artists new settings to engage with the UK’s architectural and cultural heritage.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • National service would reinvigorate civics — not the kind taught from a textbook, but the kind learned shoulder to shoulder with a fellow citizen who likely doesn’t share your ZIP code, income or politics.
    — Tom Suozzi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinvigorate
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  • Yet as the branch of government closest to the people, Congress holds a unique spot in the system of checks and balances — one that is revived every two years as voters choose their representatives in the midterm elections, including this fall.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the weeks ahead, Kavanaugh would work long hours on legislation to help the airline industry survive and create a federal terrorism insurance program later credited with reviving commercial development in New York City and throughout the nation.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • Smith was flat-out bad last season after playing good ball and resurrecting his career in Seattle.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Now, after years of fits, false starts and attempts to resurrect the badge, Bultaco is back in the motorcycle conversation once again.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrect
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  • In Maddie’s Secret, Early plays food influencer Maddie, who finds online stardom while working for a trendy company, only for the mounting pressures of her newfound success to reawaken a secret from her troubled past.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 June 2026
  • Asserting your intrinsic needs in friendships and partnerships will reawaken and strengthen your confidence.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Definition of reawaken
Verb
  • On Monday, Zelda Williams expanded on the siblings' decision to reactivate their father's Instagram account, which comes amid growing use of his image and likeness in generative AI videos.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Richmond voted to reactivate its readers through the end of 2026 after several months offline.
    — New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reactivate
Verb
  • Technical skills matter, but so does knowing how to build trust, repair conflict, rekindle the connection, ask for help, set boundaries, and maintain close relationships.
    — Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This interaction can rekindle chemical reactions, creating additional local ozone on top of the fine particulate matter emitted from the fire.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rekindle
Verb
  • Led by Sagapolutele, the Bears have high hopes of revitalizing a program that hasn’t won nine games in a season since 2008.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Since its opening in 2012, the Wythe has often been cited as a model of how to revitalize industrial buildings and environments.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of revitalize
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