as in to jazz (up)
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
Verb
-
If the quarter-final triumph against Real Madrid had a dreamlike quality, this was a game in which Arsenal awoke to the harsh realities of the sharp end of the Champions League.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
But the man living there read the letter and hurried her to a house where a woman called her Phuong and awoke an elderly man asleep on a couch.—
Jennifer Brookland,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Perhaps the defining factor in a rousing year was the Dutchman’s ability to leave his ego at the door.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Without the Jedi saving the day at the last minute or John Williams' rousing musical themes adding classical wonder to the action, the clashes between the Republic and the CIS — especially those happening away from the frontlines — suddenly felt heavier and more dangerous.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
-
Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
But the American people have been awakened to the poisonous influence the progressive left has and continues to have on American society.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
-
Beans often have a very tough seed coat that prevents water from entering, and only when this is broken—by something such as wildfire heat, the acid of a bird’s stomach, a scalpel or sandpaper—can water enter and the seed awaken.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
-
Laser resurfacing uses the same technology to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Monthly Job Swaps: Nothing stimulates understanding and empathy more than walking in someone else's shoes.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
For instance, men tend to be aroused by new partners, while women often crave new experiences with the same partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
-
Murder by Antifreeze: How a Mother and Daughter Plotted to Kill Their Family Members – One at a Time The pastor said his suspicions were aroused when Shaun, who seemed healthy, died, and Diane seemed unfazed by it.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share