as in consciousness
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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
I woke with a start when the door slammed
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as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
a public service announcement designed to wake people to the dangers of aggressive driving
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Recent Examples of wake
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Other local leaders in sanctuary cities, including in Chicago and Denver, have doubled down on their vows to protect migrants in the wake of Trump’s election.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
As the name implies, these devices wake you with gradually brightening light that simulates a sunrise.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The policy changes come in the wake of several incidents that have raised questions about suitable attire onboard.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Other local leaders in sanctuary cities, including in Chicago and Denver, have doubled down on their vows to protect migrants in the wake of Trump’s election.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
The celebration is cut short the next morning when Ian wakes and realizes Rollo has died during the night.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
As the name implies, these devices wake you with gradually brightening light that simulates a sunrise.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
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Symptoms of methanol poisoning resemble over-consumption of alcohol, like nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and vomiting.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Moderate to severe symptoms include a high fever or severe respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and altered consciousness or seizures.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Uranus stationing direct today awakens a turnaround regarding your earning potential.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Title in sight for Ohio State unless Notre Dame's defense awakens Andrew Greif Reporting from Atlanta, Ga.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Several people awoke Friday — some in the middle of the night — to evacuation orders throughout the Otay Wilderness Area, and evacuation warnings to neighborhoods just west of the reservoir.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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In Wisconsin, residents of Green Bay awoke to a temperature of minus 12 degrees.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the Court’s religion cases have historically warned against discrimination among different religious faiths.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The message warns about unpaid tolls and the possibility of fines, forcing recipients to act quickly.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The 67th annual Grammy Awards kicked off Sunday night with a rousing tribute to Los Angeles − the ceremony's longtime host and a city in crisis.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Many devotees have been clamoring for a tour for the lively country album, especially following the rousing success of the RenaissanceWorld Tour in support of her dance album.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Control tower sounds alarm to alert responders to crash.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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