waking (up)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
Verb
  • As temperatures climb and trees bud with the arrival of spring, a native frog species is awakening after months being frozen and nearly dead.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The moody Moon in your 6th House of Effort opposes fiery Mars in your 12th House of Thoughts, stirring urgency around upcoming deadlines, outdated routines, or daily goals.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These days, Thomas is gearing up to release his rousing new album Moo before heading out on the Moo Tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn this April.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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