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 virus can lie dormant in our nerves for decades after a bout of chickenpox, only to be reawakened by stress. — Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for reawaken

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The split vote to kill the tolls sent shockwaves all the way to Raleigh, putting the entire Charlotte region in state lawmakers’ crosshairs before the highway project was ultimately revived in September.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
The name revives the original Little Shop, opened at Raffles Singapore in the 1940s.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of revive

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However, understanding how brain activity differs between healthy aging and neurodegeneration could help researchers test future treatments, including techniques that stimulate the brain without surgery.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Electrodes closer to the forehead stimulate a brain region called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, associated with mood regulation (for example, calming anxiety).

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of stimulate

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Though the mood at his event was mostly one of defeat, Hilton stirred the crowd with a promise to help Republicans break the Democratic supermajority in the state Legislature in 2028.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Using a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of stir

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Though some people were taken aback by her eagerness to be in the sky, Filgueiras was excited by it.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
The products’ custom orange-floral scent complete the entire at-home experience, which means you’ll actually be excited come hair-wash day.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

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