waking (up)

verb

Definition of waking (up)next
present participle of wake (up)
as in zipping (up)

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  1. awakening
  2. stirring
  3. juicing up
  4. rousing
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  • Other bright-light studies show roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after awakening when subjects are exposed to bright morning light compared with dim light, though exact figures differ by study.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • 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
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  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring questions around trust, money, or emotional exchange.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Perez Hilton has expressed deep regret, particularly for stirring panic and fear among Hollywood celebrities through his popular blogsite.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Nearly every other network charges a higher rate when juicing up past 80% or penalty fees when sitting in a spot at 100%.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of juicing up
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  • Abdul El-Sayed, a rabble-rousing populist and former public health official, just barely eked out a primary victory Tuesday in Michigan over a centrist rival who was the pick of Washington Democrats to keep a must-hold Senate seat.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Full of big moments, rousing choruses, barstool sing-alongs, and even a few weepers, Stages is an album calibrated to the live experience.
    — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026
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