as in to jazz (up)
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Parts of South Florida awoke Sunday to record low daily temperatures, the coldest in more than a century, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Hell hath no fury like an inner teenager awoken by their favorite book.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
29 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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But recent incidents involving the driverless cars have stirred controversy.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Your 6th House of Labor hosts mental Mercury, which squares rebellious Uranus in your 9th House of Journeys, stirring tension between tradition and modernization.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Then, they are manually placed on Multi Electrode Arrays (MEAs), a grid of tiny electrodes on a biocompatible substrate chip that records and stimulates neurons using 32 electrodes grouped into four sets of eight.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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To wit, lymphatic brushes join the ranks of depuffing tools like gua shas, face rollers, and dry brushes; most working to stimulate lymphatic drainage, your body’s natural detoxification process.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This coming game has aroused a great deal of interest throughout the state, and many will go to Athens to witness the event and wear the colors of their favorite team.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Research shows that when partners are physiologically aroused due to emotional overwhelm per minute during conflict, problem solving and empathy decline sharply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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