1
as in awakens
to cause to stop sleeping
my banging around in the kitchen woke my wife
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2
as in awakes
to cease to be asleep
I woke with a start when the door slammed
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as in warns
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
a public service announcement designed to wake people to the dangers of aggressive driving
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Recent Examples of wakes
Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?
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Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The notification sound of the incoming text message wakes the guy up.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That spike wakes you up hours too early.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Caffeine wakes you up by inhibiting the ability of the natural sleep chemical adenosine from binding to its receptors.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
This season Sinatra wakes from her coma and faces a new obstacle in Jane (Nicole Brydon Bloom).
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Its sunrise alarm wakes you up peacefully.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The two-in-one device combines the power of an air purifier with an alarm clock that gently wakes you up with soothing sounds and mellow, adjustable lighting that mimics a sunrise.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The notification sound of the incoming text message wakes the guy up.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That spike wakes you up hours too early.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Caffeine wakes you up by inhibiting the ability of the natural sleep chemical adenosine from binding to its receptors.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
This season Sinatra wakes from her coma and faces a new obstacle in Jane (Nicole Brydon Bloom).
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Its sunrise alarm wakes you up peacefully.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The two-in-one device combines the power of an air purifier with an alarm clock that gently wakes you up with soothing sounds and mellow, adjustable lighting that mimics a sunrise.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wakes
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Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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That’s how Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, awakens in the new space drama Project Hail Mary.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
22 Mar. 2026
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In this beloved sci-fi novel, Jason Dessen awakes strapped to a gurney surrounded by figures in hazmat suits.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Self-assembly is free, but Peloton warns that the process can take up to 120 minutes and requires two people.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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No, Kravitz is an artist who builds from the essence of his music, true rock ‘n’ roll, creating a live show that doesn’t push boundaries but rouses the audience and satisfies our yearning for a real rock star.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Front-axle motors deliver their full monty of instantaneous torque at every possible engine speed between 0 and 2,000 rpm; 2,000 rpm is the point at which the gas engine rouses itself to take over the majority of propulsion.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Sep. 2016
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The Cass County jail alerts prosecutors when individuals are booked into its facility, but not law enforcement agencies.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Norton 360 Deluxe includes a dark web monitoring tool that continually scans dark web sites and shady forums for your private information and alerts you to data breaches.—
PCMag BrandX for Norton,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Wakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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