1
as in informing
to give information to
wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship
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2
as in realizing
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 wising (up)
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025 -
The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Accidents happen outside, and someone else realizing you’re overdue can actually save your life.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sitting poolside or by the beach and realizing that presence, not productivity, was the point.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
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Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Inspectors cited the Sacramento pizzeria after discovering missing paper towels at the handwashing station near the walk-in cooler.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This poor robot is discovering free will and decision paralysis.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since leaving the Senate in 2021, Gardner has remained active in public policy and industry advocacy, advising organizations across sectors including clean energy, healthcare and aerospace.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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What to Know On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a beach hazards statement for more than 100 miles of lakeshore along Michigan's western coast, advising people to stay out of the water and off of piers.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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After teachers in his district suggested banning ChatGPT just a few years ago, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington told ABC News that instead of removing AI, Philadelphia is now learning from it together.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Steelers wouldn’t have even been in position for that last touchdown pass if not for a brutal error by Xavier Gipson, filling in at kick returner after Kene Nwangwu left with an injury.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, the adjustment was mostly about filling in gaps left by missing coworkers.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Wising (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wising%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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