Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
Verb
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Opening the body and awakening the senses via movement and self-care is another form of cleansing that’s imperative for chakra healing and attunement.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025 -
The often misunderstood polar vortex is awakening again.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Keep your hips steady, and make small circles to the right with your forearms as if stirring a pot.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By any definition, San Diego FC’s debut season has been a rousing success.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The development could set the two party leaders in the House up for a rousing debate over the government shutdown, which entered its 15th day on Wednesday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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