REAWAKEN Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

reawaken

verb

Definition of reawaken

as in to revive

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Recent Examples of reawaken The Arctic is still cold and inhospitable, covering vast distances, even if awareness of its strategic importance has reawakened. — Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 The decision reawakens a long-running dispute between a union that represents workers at a Staten Island warehouse and the tech giant following a milestone union victory in 2022. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026 This was about something as simple yet profound as national pride, something recently reawakened in many of them. — Greg Cote updated March 17, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, as the protagonist and Vladimir develop a connection, her growing obsession with him reawakens her long dormant creative drive. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reawaken

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The practice had been shelved soon after war broke out in Ukraine a few years back but revived following consultation with fans.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Africa’s largest oil and gas producer is pushing to revive hydrocarbon exploration in deepwater reserves at a time when global oil companies have retreated from their onshore Nigerian assets due to pipeline vandalism.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of revive

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Lactobacillus rhamnosus can stimulate immune responses that promote or prevent specific allergic symptoms.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Strength training, in particular, helps stimulate bone growth and may boost bone mineral density.

— Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulate

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These groups that are coming here are coming for one reason, and that is to provoke a reaction and generate attention.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The sources added that the relationship breakdown also provoked serious concerns about the wellbeing of the senior colleague.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of provoke

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Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, 7 to 9 minutes.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
High inflation and a currency crash triggered widespread protests that led to a brutal crackdown in January, and some officials in Tehran are concerned today’s economic woes could stir more unrest.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

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