rewakens

verb

present tense third-person singular of rewaken
as in revives
to bring back to life, practice, or activity soaring gas prices have rewakened a demand for more fuel-efficient cars

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewakens
  1. revives
  2. resurrects
  3. renews
Verb
  • The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Williams portrays her other daughter, Antonia, while Kidman revives her iconic Practical Magic role as Sally’s sister, Gillian.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
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  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Definition of resurrects
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  • The Cy-Hawk rivalry renews this weekend in Iowa City, with the Hawkeyes seeking their first home victory since 2018.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hiring is how an organization renews itself, keeps fresh blood moving through the system and replaces what inevitably leaves.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of renews
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“Rewakens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewakens. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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