Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
Verb
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Dormant cancer cells awakening.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Dormant cancer cells awakening.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bring to a gentle simmer; cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed, until flavors meld, 10–15 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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All received rousing ovations, with the loudest reserved for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, whose AFC Championship interception was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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