Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
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The tense drama follows a successful scientist who develops a revolutionary recreational drug that works only on women, awakening a powerful sense of ecstasy and pleasure even when nothing in their circumstances has changed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Down 7-6, FAMU quarterback RJ Johnson III hit Jalen Rogers for a 26-yard grab, awakening the once silent Rattler crowd.—
Jayden Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hayden Anhedönia, the singer-songwriter known as Ethel Cain, draws from an encyclopedic trove of cultural references for her work, stirring them into a Southern Gothic brew that feels uniquely her own.—
Mathias Rosenzweig,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Just one man seamlessly weaving soul-stirring vocals, masterful guitar, piano, and bass instrumentals, and vivid narration into an experience so intimate and mesmerizing, the absence of a phone became a gift rather than a grievance.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to a silent auction, the gala staged a rousing musical salute to Jam & Lewis — under the direction of Adam Blackstone — which featured performances by Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Tina Campbell, Johnny Gill and Estelle.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Just think of the gridiron characters who've hit the big screen over the years, giving us awesome cinematic moments in everything from screwball comedies to rousing biopics.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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