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Recent Examples of wake
Noun
In the wake of the dissolution of Venu Sports, Fox Corp. chief Lachlan Murdoch announced Tuesday that the company would be venturing out on its own with a direct-to-consumer service that will launch before the end of 2025. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2025 In the wake of the January Los Angeles-area wildfires, the insurer said has already paid out more than $1 billion to customers after receiving more than 8,700 claims. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Would that be grounds for termination as 'DEI' or 'woke'? John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025 Our top picks and expert advice woke us up to the joy of having a great alarm clock on your (bed) side. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wake 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
Noun
  • Symptoms of methanol poisoning resemble over-consumption of alcohol, like nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and vomiting.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Moderate to severe symptoms include a high fever or severe respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and altered consciousness or seizures.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Uranus stationing direct today awakens a turnaround regarding your earning potential.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Title in sight for Ohio State unless Notre Dame's defense awakens Andrew Greif Reporting from Atlanta, Ga.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Several people awoke Friday — some in the middle of the night — to evacuation orders throughout the Otay Wilderness Area, and evacuation warnings to neighborhoods just west of the reservoir.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In Wisconsin, residents of Green Bay awoke to a temperature of minus 12 degrees.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Finally, the Court’s religion cases have historically warned against discrimination among different religious faiths.
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The message warns about unpaid tolls and the possibility of fines, forcing recipients to act quickly.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The 67th annual Grammy Awards kicked off Sunday night with a rousing tribute to Los Angeles − the ceremony's longtime host and a city in crisis.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Many devotees have been clamoring for a tour for the lively country album, especially following the rousing success of the RenaissanceWorld Tour in support of her dance album.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Control tower sounds alarm to alert responders to crash.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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