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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
  • On Sunday nights, Ito loves dinner at the bar at Palizzi Social Club, a South Philly Italian club founded in 1918 and revived by chef Joey Baldino in 2017.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The scene came together for the 1984 album Rainy Day, reviving obscure nuggets from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Love, the Velvets — a vastly influential project that opened a lot of hipster minds.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of revive
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  • Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • American Horror Story will be resurrecting its beloved Coven this month.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrect
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  • More recently, in 2023, Belarusian embassies abroad stopped extending or renewing passports entirely, putting dissidents who fled the country in a similar bind to those from Myanmar.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Presley Gerber’s death at age 27 has renewed questions about overdose risk, withdrawal complications and the challenges of addiction recovery.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of renew
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“Rewake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewake. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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