wake (up)

verb

Definition of wake (up)next
as in to jazz (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
  1. awake
  2. rouse
  3. stir
  4. awaken
  5. stimulate
  6. arouse
Verb
  • Most of the state awoke Thursday to overcast skies as periods of rain and possible thunderstorms were expected for Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026
  • György awoke Monday morning and was surprised to find that the ship had returned to Galveston.
    — Nicole Duarte, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of awake
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  • Helen, roused from sleep by the smell of coffee, went into the kitchen.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Quite the letdown from those rousing performances in Games 2 and 3.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rouse
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  • Add onion, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic and stir ingredients together.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Warm 1 quart of water in the microwave, and stir in 1/4 cup of salt.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of stir
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  • The film follows three animatronic robots who awaken after centuries of silence to discover humanity has vanished and embark on a journey to find their creators.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But a burning rage and hunger for vengeance awakens in the flames.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of awaken
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  • However, understanding how brain activity differs between healthy aging and neurodegeneration could help researchers test future treatments, including techniques that stimulate the brain without surgery.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Electrodes closer to the forehead stimulate a brain region called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, associated with mood regulation (for example, calming anxiety).
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • Now, Elizabeth and Michael must find a way to send her back in time, while not arousing the suspicion of Michael’s mother and sister during their family vacation.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The prospect of war did, however, arouse excitement in some quarters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of arouse
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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