WISES (UP) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

wises (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wise (up)

as in informs

to give information to wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship

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as in realizes

to come to an awareness of she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her

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Verb

In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of informs

Verb

The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
While the episode appears charming and simple on the surface, an uneasiness starts to settle in as Riley realizes that Amanda and Wooly seem to be communicating directly through the television set.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of realizes

Verb

Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Verb

Nothing Fielder discovers can top what’s already widely known, so his observations inevitably temper her public image.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Luca Guadagnino One of the best films of the 2010s, this drama stars Timothée Chalamet as a boy who discovers his own sexuality when he’s wooed by an older man, played by Armie Hammer.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of discovers

Verb

Based on Aira Bonfim’s in-depth research, the short film tells the story of Dona Carlota Rezende, the coach of the pioneering female football team Primavera Atlético Clube, in the 1940s.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Tasca tells Robb Report that the original developmental vines were obtained through a nursery that sold them only for trial purposes, but then the experiment became part of a larger initiative.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

This year also sees the debut of Tasveer EDU, which will run sessions throughout the year on development, financing, casting, rights and distribution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Beyond the food, Robinson sees the event as another example of Kansas City’s increasingly diverse restaurant scene.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sees

Verb

Once identified, the AI then instructs the robot’s grippers to grab the item from the waste stream, ready for processing.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
David instructs Johnny to find out what Taylor & Byrne know about Flora Monroe, discreetly.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of instructs

Verb

For example, a tutoring service where the AI adapts to how a student learns.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
With Ted, Keeley and Rebecca in her office, Alice learns that Ted has asked to be demoted to assistant manager, handing her the head coach job for the women’s team.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

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