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awakened

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verb

past tense of awaken

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of awakened
Verb
Some of the surviving houses remained empty for seasons on end in the ’80s, their marquees serving as tombstones for the bombs that had fleetingly awakened them from their slumber. Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025 Harry's abruptly awakened by the police literally busting through his door. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025 But the Montreal Canadiens have awakened in recent days, grabbing a firmer hold on the top wild-card spot in the East. Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 The visible algae was able to be awakened from dormancy from nine sediment samples under favorable nutrient and light conditions, the researchers said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025 Within recent years, extravagant excursions have evolved from pure indulgence to experiences leaving the traveler feeling enriched and awakened. Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 They’ve also been awakened by social media and self-obsession. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025 First, people were awakened at night by a loud rumbling. Martin Fackler, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 But for eyes, many are being awakened to the beauty of the brown mascara. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakened
Verb
  • The victim awoke while this was happening, and during an ensuing struggle, Guardado was stabbed in the leg, severing an artery.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The eagle awoke and shook out its feathers, fluffing the straw surrounding the trio of eggs as the camera zoomed in.
    Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Tommy was already awake, heading to the bank for a monthly meeting.
    Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
  • A little bit of cream cheese glaze is a nod to the cake's traditional frosting. 12 Hummingbird Cake Recipes That Can't Get Any Sweeter Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Cookies: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 oz.) 1 tsp.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And one lively female was virtually sleepless, averaging just four minutes of sleep each day.
    Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2019
  • Practical and Cute Enter the perfect solution to her sleepless nights.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Jan. 2023

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“Awakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awakened. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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