as in to jazz (up)
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In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025 -
When Fuller awakes several hours later, her head has been shaved, she’s covered in antihistamine cream, and she’s tied up in a basement.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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What everyday household item can rouse more emotions than the humble paper towel?—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Oct. 2025
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By any definition, San Diego FC’s debut season has been a rousing success.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3 dashes Angostura Bitters For this cocktail and the additional recipes below, add ingredients to mixing glass, stir on ice for 15 seconds (small ice) to 30 seconds (bigger ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 15 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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After first being detained in New Jersey, Gómez was awakened in the night and flown to an ICE facility in Michigan on August 19, his cousin said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Plus, men don’t have the hormonal surges of prolactin that stimulate milk production in women.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bank stocks are rallying today on expectations that lower interest rates will help stimulate economic activity.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Certainly, they are aroused by the concept of being ruinously in its thrall.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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