Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
Verb
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Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026 -
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
Verb
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Mix flour and remaining 1/4 cup Guinness, stirring until smooth.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Versatile enough for a variety of cooking applications, wooden spoons are a staple to have in the kitchen, and this set includes 10-, 12-, and 14-inch sizes perfect for stirring a big pot of soup, sautéing veggies, or mixing up cake batters.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The audience isn’t ready to say goodbye to her rabble-rousing activist Perfidia Beverly Hills.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As his invocations crescendoed, so did the music behind him and the Legacy Mass Choir broke into a rousing gospel performance to start the homegoing services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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