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
Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
First Thing in the Morning Drinking at least one glass of water upon waking is an ideal way to replenish your body and hydrate for the day ahead.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The tablet threatens to consume the 8-year-old’s every waking moment, leaving no time for making memories with her partners in pretend.
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Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
As a result, night owls are more likely to feel sleepy upon waking.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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Having insomnia, which includes difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, can lead to daytime dysfunction.
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Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
First Thing in the Morning Drinking at least one glass of water upon waking is an ideal way to replenish your body and hydrate for the day ahead.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The tablet threatens to consume the 8-year-old’s every waking moment, leaving no time for making memories with her partners in pretend.
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Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
As a result, night owls are more likely to feel sleepy upon waking.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.
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Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.
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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.
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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.
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This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision.
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Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day.
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The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
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Independence Police Department officials did not immediately respond to questions about whether they were informed of the dog alerting to human remains.
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For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
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Feig’s speech drew rousing cheers from the crowd at the festival, which also handed out career honors to Chloë Sevigny and multihyphenate duo Rashida Jones and Will McCormack.
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At the behest of Strathie’s family, fans also honored the longtime Tartan Army member with rousing applause in the 76th minute.
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Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
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Chicago is also facing an extreme heat warning active through Thursday night, with forecasters at the NWS warning of peak afternoon heat index values reaching highs of 110 degrees.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
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“Waking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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