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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes
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Recent Examples of awaken
More to Know: Designed for an effortless curl, this seeks to awaken the eyes by reaching every lash without pinching.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
As the android traverses these stories, its senses begin to awaken, driving a surreal journey of self-discovery.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
This inspires and awakens them, forcing my team to be creators and not just operators.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The protagonist is an Elda, a race the state church declares is anathema on account of their magical abilities, on a mission to awaken the crown prince by murdering the mage who cast a curse on him years ago.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
As the android traverses these stories, its senses begin to awaken, driving a surreal journey of self-discovery.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
This inspires and awakens them, forcing my team to be creators and not just operators.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The protagonist is an Elda, a race the state church declares is anathema on account of their magical abilities, on a mission to awaken the crown prince by murdering the mage who cast a curse on him years ago.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Stephen Brigstocke is likely dreaming of his next attempt on Nicholas’s life when a crashing noise wakes him in the middle of the night.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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But such is sadly not the case with Jing (Hedwig Tam) and her newborn, the latter of whom spends most of her waking moments crying hysterically.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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The woman, who has not been identified by police, was awoken by another family member who saw two men breaking into the car parked in front of her house, police said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2024
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Days later, Patterson awoke from his coma and ultimately survived his infection.Jess Craig, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
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July 15: Trump announces Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate on Day One of a rousing Republican National Convention.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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This was the right speech, the rousing speech, the prudent speech—the speech Harris needed to deliver.Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Awaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaken. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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