as in awakening
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1
as in awaking
to cause to stop sleeping
my banging around in the kitchen woke my wife
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2
as in wakening
to cease to be asleep
I woke with a start when the door slammed
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as in alerting
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 waking
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2020
Since becoming director of Dallas Animal Services in October 2017, Ed Jamison has spent every waking moment trying to get potential adopters and fosters into the shelter.
—Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Get morning sunlight within 30 to 60 minutes of waking.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
When nightmare scenarios move to the waking world, stark fictions and knotty personal histories offer guidance less in the factual specifics than in their emotional terrain.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2020
Since becoming director of Dallas Animal Services in October 2017, Ed Jamison has spent every waking moment trying to get potential adopters and fosters into the shelter.
—Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
Verb
Lock in a consistent schedule, even on weekends Going to bed and waking at the same time every day anchors your circadian rhythm.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Get morning sunlight within 30 to 60 minutes of waking.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking
Verb
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In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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While there’s no evidence the bacteria are harmful to humans, awakening microbes that have lain dormant for thousands of years may sound like the plot of a sci-fi novel or movie.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite cadaver dogs alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains, none were found.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here are Christian and Rick potentially alerting the game in a way never seen before in 50 seasons, and Devens is half-distracted the entire time dealing with a pesky Windsor knot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s a rabble-rousing politician with grievances galore.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps no wonder then that, at the beginning of the online press conference unveiling the 2025 results, Puma executives played all those attending a rousing video clip, especially to address their new strategy.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Reeves had hoped her statement to the House of Commons would be a relatively low-key affair, but economists are warning that the Iran war could upend the forecasts, depressing growth, stoking inflation and increasing debt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question in global energy markets this week is how willing and able Iran will be to enforce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and defense experts are warning not to underestimate the country’s capabilities.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Chuck Reger, franchise business coach at Five Star Painting, says bright red is highly stimulating and naturally increases alertness.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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American ginseng has a slightly different chemical makeup and is considered less stimulating than its Asian counterpart.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Waking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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