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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
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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 -
The mystery starts with a fireball crashing into a remote woodland, awakening a terrifying creature hidden in the depths.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Manosphere influencers and politicians alike are exploiting young men’s vulnerability, stirring resentment against women.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil and chorizo in now-empty skillet over medium heat until chorizo is crispy, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the days after October 7, Tel Aviv jazz musician Y (Ariel Bronz) and his dancer wife Yasmine (Efrat Dor) decide to say yes to everything — including a commission to write a rousing new national anthem.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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As even the most casual football fan knows, the Budweiser Clydesdales have starred in many Super Bowl classics, from a somber 9/11 tribute to a rousing horse football game.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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