wakened 1 of 2

past tense of waken

wakened

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wakened
Verb
  • The victim awoke while this was happening, and during an ensuing struggle, Guardado was stabbed in the leg, severing an artery.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The eagle awoke and shook out its feathers, fluffing the straw surrounding the trio of eggs as the camera zoomed in.
    Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some of the surviving houses remained empty for seasons on end in the ’80s, their marquees serving as tombstones for the bombs that had fleetingly awakened them from their slumber.
    Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Harry's abruptly awakened by the police literally busting through his door.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • How a Cup of Lemonade Led to a Meltdown On Reddit, a mom recounted a recent incident that quickly escalated: While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19 month old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 June 2025
  • Korean-Style Steak Sauce Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 oz.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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“Wakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakened. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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