as in to jazz (up)
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Houston’s rotation awoke on Wednesday with a 4.38 ERA since June 15.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025 -
As the ship sailed towards Curaçao, Antilles, her father awoke in the early morning hours to see Amy smoking on the balcony outside their cabin.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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But with the help of his friends and a rousing, inclusive baseball game, Hugo learns that everyone needs something a little different to succeed and that working together is no trouble at all.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the encore of the Flaming Lips’ set, Brock joined the band on stage for a rousing rendition of the 1970 heavy metal tune.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief and melody.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Select screenings began Thursday afternoon at 2:17 pm, to match a key time that spurs the story — the hour when a group of children all awaken at once and mysteriously disappear.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
9 Aug. 2025
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Hellcat: Lena awakens in a small camper being towed by a pickup truck.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Typically, a sluggish economy leads to low inflation, allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stimulate more borrowing and activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deadheading helps prevent the formation of seeds and stimulates additional flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Communicating throughout the day, flirting, touching, teasing, eye contact, and slow build-up help the body feel safe, aroused, and seen.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Inevitable uncertainties instantly arouse fight-or-flight reactions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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