waking (up)

Definition of waking (up)next
present participle of wake (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
Verb
  • Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • Partnership wants balance as the nurturing Moon activates your 7th House of Partnership, standing opposite awakening Uranus in your 1st House of Identity.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • In this early 19th-century rebirth of backcountry religion, traveling ministers preached a fiery gospel of grace, stirring large crowds with their open-air sermons.
    Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his rousing major league debut to rally the Chicago White Sox past the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Tuesday night.
    AJC Sports, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
  • Aida Turturro began acting in the late '90s with roles in films including Sleepers (1996) and Deep Blue Sea (1999) before her big break as Tony's narcissistic and drama-rousing elder sister, Janice Soprano.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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