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
  • Many who are bitten never develop an allergic reaction at all, while others become so sensitive that merely smelling hamburger smoke can set off a painful response.
    — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • Come afternoon, drive 15 minutes to Odeceixe beach or set off on one of the nearby hiking trails, passing through small villages and farms.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of set off
Verb
  • This could be an incredible chance to reinvigorate the audience while introducing new fans to the show.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • Officials hope the event will fuel convention bookings for the next five years and reinvigorate international travel to town.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of reinvigorate
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  • Coating actual Pringles in Hershey’s chocolate would revive the concept as the sweet-and-salty snack it was always meant to be.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The next chapter will mark the show’s 10th season since being revived by ABC.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • At his first principal assignment, Hammocks Middle, Villalobos was commended for engaging parents, essentially resurrecting the school’s PTSA.
    — Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • While the House rejected one pilot program, the idea has merit and should be resurrected.
    — Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of resurrect
Verb
  • 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
  • For the best results, use its gummies to help stall the process from within; apply its serum daily to repair damaged follicles; and schedule professional sessions for its Xvie XO Concentrate, a peptide- and exosome-rich treatment designed to reactivate dormant follicles.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • Now, published this year in The Astrophysical Journal, the new study led by Alexander sets out to explain why these long-dormant systems reactivate.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of reactivate
Verb
  • Netflix in May also confirmed Grown Ups 3, the third film in a series about a group of childhood friends who rekindle their relationship as adults.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 4 July 2026
  • With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
Definition of rekindle
Verb
  • Sherman said the Royals have long focused on a downtown stadium and that the Crown Center site provides a strong opportunity to revitalize an important part of the city’s urban core.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The dark, depressing story was revitalized, with a new lead character, on-screen marital issues, explosive action, and one of the most charismatic and interesting villains ever put to screen.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of revitalize
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