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
  • Ohtani threw about 20 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and wasn’t 100%, and that set off alarm bells with the Dodgers’ bosses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Whether your fall plans include low-key weekends at home, jet-setting off on vacation, or spending long days in the office, a pair of well-fitting, comfortable pants is the fashion staple that can do it all.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 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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  • Oil's surge also revived rate-hike jitters, snapping the market's otherwise calm run through a fifth straight winning month.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mitsubishi is reviving its Pajero nameplate as a flagship three-row SUV for the 2027 model year.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July, though that is set to be resurrected.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Botanico name was resurrected in Midtown by the team behind the former Buckhead restaurant of the same name, and the all-pink High Noon Brunchery made a big move from Douglasville to a prominent location on Peachtree Road.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 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
  • 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
  • Petco Park already is a year-round concert venue and event center, and the Padres could rekindle plans to develop a large parking lot near the ballpark.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rekindle
Verb
  • Sheridan closed that gap by revitalizing the Cattlemen's Steak House, a 1947 classic in the heart of the Stockyards, and adding a lower-level members-only club.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The partnership is intended to revitalize the refinery, support more than 500 American jobs and reduce US reliance on overseas suppliers for strategically important materials.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of revitalize
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“Reawake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reawake. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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