1
as in informs
to give information to
wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship
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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wises (up)
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That tension partly informs the work Imah is doing now through SPREEAI, a company focused on virtual try-on systems, fit intelligence and personalized shopping experiences.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026 -
Each facet informs the other, and no one believes and embodies that more than my mother, Livia.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The lyrics describe a crystallizing moment in which the narrator realizes that her relationship is the thing that’s not working in her life, despite the best hopes and intentions.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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But Miss Manners realizes that dates to a time when people reciprocated hospitality — and did not do half of their entertaining in the kitchen.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Regardless of the type, warm or hot water is best, although Shields advises using hot water for dish towels to really tackle the grease, germs, and food stains.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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In season 1, episode 3, Rip discovers a sick cow on the ranch.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Sam McDowell tells us how one dinner 20 years ago with Illig, Neal Patterson and Lamar Hunt changed the future of soccer in Kansas City.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Make Way for Ducklings, the iconic children’s book by Robert McCloskey, tells the story of a family of ducks that make a home in the garden’s lagoon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, her personable commanding officer Majid (Shafi al-Harthi) sees the value in her perspective when a high school student’s body turns up in the desert, and Nawal discerns clues from details which the policemen overlook, from the girl’s manicure to the embroidery on her abaya.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Emmett holds the two men at gunpoint and instructs them to transport him to a specific location to evade capture.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Choreographer Madeline Hollander closes her red notebook and instructs the dancers to start from the beginning.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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From overzealous in-laws-to-be to an ancient family curse, Rachel eventually learns the hard way that Nicky is not the one.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Mary and the Gardiners have set off for a visit to the Lake District, and have just been joined by Tom Hayward… who Mary soon learns is no longer engaged.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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“Wises (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wises%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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