REAWAKE Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

reawake

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Definition of reawake

as in to set off

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Damage to the remains could complicate evidence The discovery of human remains that set off a firestorm of questions about a possible link to Guthrie developed during an agonizing, monthslong search for the beloved mother.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The shooting, which was captured on body camera video, set off protests and calls for justice.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of set off

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Juan Barbed, Rooral's founder, witnessed how digital nomads could help reinvigorate rural communities and traditions after working remotely in over 40 countries himself.

— Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
If Walker immediately seemed sure to reinvigorate the running game, as well as Reid’s historic preference to incorporate backs in the passing game, that notion has been amplified in camp.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinvigorate

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Deep sleepers will appreciate the gradual wake-up call from a large catalog of alarm sounds, and an alarm volume that reaches decibels capable of reviving a bear from its hibernation.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Following interest from Drake, Netflix vowed to revive the series in 2017 with original stars Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson reprising their roles as Dushane and Sully.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of revive

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Three years ago, FSU was undefeated, Travis was its heartbeat and Norvell appeared to have resurrected one of college football’s great empires.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
New York — Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 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

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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

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For the Jonas Brothers, however, the band’s nearly six-year break from 2013 to 2019 helped rekindle the fun — and their love for the music.

— Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
The release of Fauci's text messages could further rekindle a yearslong dispute between Fauci and congressional Republicans about how the federal government's former top infectious disease expert responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rekindle

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But another group of residents has been enthusiastic about Amazon and the park, saying the city has to do something to revitalize itself.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Here are the best post-swim haircare products, including shampoo that gets green out, a treatment that revitalizes post-summer strands, and a hair mask that acts like a swim cap.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of revitalize

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