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
  • Coating actual Pringles in Hershey’s chocolate would revive the concept as the sweet-and-salty snack it was always meant to be.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The next chapter will mark the show’s 10th season since being revived by ABC.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • At his first principal assignment, Hammocks Middle, Villalobos was commended for engaging parents, essentially resurrecting the school’s PTSA.
    — Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • While the House rejected one pilot program, the idea has merit and should be resurrected.
    — Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of resurrect
Verb
  • More broadly, Kimi K3’s capabilities are renewing questions about the effectiveness of Washington’s tech export curbs.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Beauty in Black has been renewed for season 4 on Netflix, despite previously being canceled.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Definition of renew
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“Rewake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewake. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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