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adjective

Definition of wakingnext
as in awakening

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verb

present participle of wake
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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3
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
Adjective
Teens spend much of their waking time with peers and friends. — Catherine Bagwell, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2020 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
Verb
In demonstrations, the floating companion performs everyday tasks such as waking users, delivering reminders, keeping someone company while studying, dancing alongside its owner, and providing playful entertainment. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Starry summer nights and crisp fall evenings beg for campfire chats and waking beneath a canopy of leaves. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for waking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking
  1. arousing
  2. awaking
  3. awakening
  4. alerting
  5. energizing
  6. rousing
  7. warning
  8. stimulating
Adjective
  • Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.
    — Essence, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of arousing
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of awaking
Verb
  • While the confetti settles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Spain etches its name further into soccer’s history books with its second men’s World Cup title, the women’s side of the game is awakening.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of awakening
Verb
  • The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona is alerting people to a new scam connected to the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • On July 14, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared an update on X, alerting people to a potential scam related to the case.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of alerting
Adjective
  • For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Prudhomme helps to paint a tricolore on the start line in Aurillac and delivers a rousing speech.
    — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Being this close to a liftoff, and feeling the sensation of rising with it, creates an inspiring, rousing moment.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of rousing
Verb
  • The far western edge of the Florida panhandle was upgraded to a tropical storm warning.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The Israeli military said Lebanese soldiers had entered an area that was not part of the pilot zone and Israeli troops fired warning shots in the air.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of warning
Adjective
  • Key recommendations include Provide all children with good-quality education and support lifelong cognitive activity through mentally stimulating activities.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • However, once the moon slips into Aquarius, the atmosphere takes on a more cerebral, independent and mentally stimulating vibe.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
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