as in consciousness
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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
I woke with a start when the door slammed
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as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
a public service announcement designed to wake people to the dangers of aggressive driving
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Recent Examples of wake
Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
When Staley negotiated for equal pay to her counterpart — South Carolina men’s basketball coach — women’s basketball was fighting, in the wake of the NCAA bubble seasons, for long overdue equal opportunity and footing in the NCAA and on their own campuses.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Others have complained that making a character be a vulnerable undocumented agricultural worker was just woke posturing.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the wake of the Eaton fire, there are ghosts in Altadena.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
When Staley negotiated for equal pay to her counterpart — South Carolina men’s basketball coach — women’s basketball was fighting, in the wake of the NCAA bubble seasons, for long overdue equal opportunity and footing in the NCAA and on their own campuses.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Aries moon wakes you up with a readiness to tackle challenges.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Others have complained that making a character be a vulnerable undocumented agricultural worker was just woke posturing.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
Noun
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Right now, very few cannabis brands have penetrated the public consciousness outside of industry circles.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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For those who are allergic to peanuts, even a miniscule amount might trigger a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Formulated with energizing aromatherapeutic oils like ruby red grapefruit, cardamom, and verbena, this body mist spray awakens the senses while hydrating skin with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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As the earth awakens and the days grow longer, we're presented with the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of transformation, and plant seeds for the future.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Only six major-league offenses awoke Wednesday with fewer.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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On April 21, the world awoke to news that Pope Francis had died.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The jump could augur a potential wave of bankruptcy filings as consumers start to buckle under a record level of debt and as tariffs fuel inflation, the company warned in a report this week.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that the global economy could be hit hard as President Trump's sweeping tariffs threaten to spark an all-out trade war.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the defining factor in a rousing year was the Dutchman’s ability to leave his ego at the door.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Without the Jedi saving the day at the last minute or John Williams' rousing musical themes adding classical wonder to the action, the clashes between the Republic and the CIS — especially those happening away from the frontlines — suddenly felt heavier and more dangerous.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Several members alerted the police in Narragansett, Rhode Island, about the posts, which seemed to point to more bodies in that area.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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One major change was the installation of visual and audio warning systems to alert pilots of possible throttle misconfigurations.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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