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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Some people may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency, and may include symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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This crystal can help this Air sign connect to higher realms of consciousness, facilitating deep exploration while inspiring new perspectives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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He was awakened by a phone call at dawn the next morning.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mark awakens at his sister’s house during her husband Ricken’s book launch event.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Our update on Lebanese soccer player Celine Haidar, who awoke from her coma this week.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the Sierra Nevada mountains awoke Saturday to a beautiful bluebird day with very little wind and lots of sunshine and powder.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dangerous fire conditions are expected to return next week, the National Weather Service warned.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, one strategist warned the market’s recent fickle nature should keep investors on their toes.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The residents of Coffey Park — about 9,000 people — were roused from their beds in a panic and fled through flames and whipping embers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The climax was a rousing keynote from the Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, CEO of the National Council of Negro Women.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
20 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,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to an Alameda Police Department representative, organizers for the People’s March in Alameda did not request a permit for the event, but did alert the city about it.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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