rewake

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈwāk How to pronounce rewake (audio)
Definition of rewakenext
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the media coverage of the dramatic escape has rewaked concerns about security at the prison

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewake
  1. revive
  2. resurrect
  3. renew
Verb
  • Before the latest strikes, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, seeking to revive diplomacy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Because the government requested dismissal without prejudice, the plaintiffs could seek to revive their claims after Rodríguez leaves office.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of revive
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  • Cook built the arch two decades ago, when resurrecting classical architecture in America was an eccentric idea.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Heavyweight was resurrected by Pushkin Industries so that host Jonathan Goldstein can still help people track down individuals from their past to resolve long-standing regrets or unresolved mysteries with a healthy dose of humor.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of resurrect
Verb
  • Heated Rivalry has been renewed for a second season, with production set to begin this summer and targeting a spring 2027 premiere.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • The trophy’s appearance comes at a time when both the US and Iran have renewed hostilities following the collapse of an interim cease-fire deal signed in June.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
Definition of renew
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