as in to set off
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reawake
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Soon after 10:45 am local time, Sunny set off to the sky for the first time, kicking off a new era of her life, the organization confirmed on Facebook.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025 -
For example, nitrogen particles set off the magenta or purple-red waves as seen in this photo.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
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On doctor’s orders, male patients ventured into the western wilderness, where, it was thought, the natural environment would inspire the mind and reinvigorate the body.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to reinvigorate manufacturing jobs in the U.S., with the original 25% levy on steel and aluminum imports announced in March meant to bolster the U.S. steel industry.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Coco Chanel herself was a beacon of reincarnation having revived her brand against stunning odds in the post-WWII era.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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In later years, Crawford resurrected his legal career, as a dedicated Indianapolis defense attorney.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Her plan is to use Omega, dead or alive, as a gene bank to resurrect the Time Lords and construct a new Gallifrey.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
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Researchers highlight how the Proust effect also creates a sense of connection with others and gives life more meaning, reawakening moments that have otherwise faded into obscurity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This is what reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder looks like: threads that hang out from the dryer.—
Andie Townhouse,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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These cysts can reactivate and cause additional episodes of severe illness that damage critical organ systems.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Government making educated guesses on prices of more goods The cutbacks come as economists are on the lookout for signs that Trump's tariffs could rekindle inflation.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Her world shifts when Iho, a painter with his own mysterious past, arrives and rekindles something within her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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In his final campaign speeches Monday, Lee promised to revitalize the economy, reduce inequality and ease national divisions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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As Special Counsel, my team and I will make every effort to restore competence and integrity to the Executive Branch — with priority on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal workforce and revitalize the Rule of Law and Fairness in Hatch Act enforcement.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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“Reawake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reawake. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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