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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In the wake of Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, multiple sources also confirmed to PEOPLE in March that production had paused for the fifth season of Mormon Wives after Paul's fellow cast members refused to film with her.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Although attempts were made to wake her up through verbal and sternal stimuli, her difficulty breathing went unrecognized for 15 minutes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Now that the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Sunrise Boulevard to Oakland Park Boulevard is a no-wake zone, the narrower waterway from Oakland Park Boulevard to Commercial Boulevard has become the Wild West.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In the wake of Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, multiple sources also confirmed to PEOPLE in March that production had paused for the fifth season of Mormon Wives after Paul's fellow cast members refused to film with her.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says many of the bears began waking earlier this year.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Although attempts were made to wake her up through verbal and sternal stimuli, her difficulty breathing went unrecognized for 15 minutes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
Noun
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The prosecutors said the long lag showed consciousness of guilt.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The girl who grew up with Ojibwe family weaving, her mother’s traditional patterns traced into her consciousness.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the countercultural revolution begins, and music starts to change the world, Pearl awakens to a life beyond the one she’s always known.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The commotion awakened the victim’s mother, who rushed in, causing the suspect to burst out of the home and flee, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The world is facing its biggest energy security threat in history, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, warned today.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Kratsios warned that such campaigns can extract core capabilities from American models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The company’s key asset is cleminorexton (formerly known as ORX750), which seeks to mimic a molecule in the brain, known as orexin, that helps regulate wakefulness.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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For many women, that gentle nudge toward wakefulness was once easy to sleep through.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This vibrant, free afternoon concert will feature a rich selection of beloved American choral favorites, including rousing gospel selections, powerful spirituals, and timeless classics that resonate across generations, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Armory Show of 1913 was an event that roused the journalism world to visual art.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Paul Revere’s famous Midnight ride alerted the colonists that British troops (known as Regulars or Redcoats) were on the march to capture military supplies and leaders.—
William Lambers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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