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
  • More important, Europe has finally awoken to the economic threat from China, because the surge of auto and industrial exports from China to Europe poses an existential challenge for the continent’s economic model.
    — THEODORE BUNZEL, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Heat awoke Tuesday as the NBA’s only 0-4 team and thoroughly bewildered about how a group that fashioned itself a contender could continue to perform so poorly.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 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
Verb
  • Though the mood at his event was mostly one of defeat, Hilton stirred the crowd with a promise to help Republicans break the Democratic supermajority in the state Legislature in 2028.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Using a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 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
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  • 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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