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
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The news came in the wake of a man being shot to death by federal immigration officers Saturday morning just a couple miles away from the Wolves’ home arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the flight, which lasted more than seven hours, Green reportedly fell asleep on her mom’s shoulder, but the cabin crew was unable to wake her up.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Appelbaum says that the DNA damage increased during the wake periods and cleared away during nighttime sleep.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The news came in the wake of a man being shot to death by federal immigration officers Saturday morning just a couple miles away from the Wolves’ home arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
The novel, which was crowned champ of the spring 2024 Jimmy Fallon Book Club, follows Lee, a mother who, during a relentless winter storm, wakes to an intruder in her home.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the flight, which lasted more than seven hours, Green reportedly fell asleep on her mom’s shoulder, but the cabin crew was unable to wake her up.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
Noun
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The fragile skeleton of her ego threatened to snap under the pressure of the animal forces that pressed down on her consciousness, her narrative mind sagging and distended beneath pitiless and grandiose feeling.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Through meditation, the mind naturally relaxes, settles into the present moment, and grants us access to our consciousness and our own innate intelligence.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dormant cancer cells awakening.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many communities across the Midwest, South, and Northeast awakened Monday to subzero weather.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures in some areas will drop to minus minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit, the State Emergency Service warned.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Michael warned the new structure is vulnerable to Hamas manipulation, with the group likely to exploit any new setup.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Green tea contains caffeine, which can promote wakefulness and alertness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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This midday slump is a natural dip in wakefulness your body experiences in the mid-afternoon.—
Colleen Murphy,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The technology uses sound to detect gunfire and alerts police departments to the area of that sound.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Police alerted her of the break-ins on Sunday morning.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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