wake (up)

verb

Definition of wake (up)next
as in to jazz (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
  1. awake
  2. rouse
  3. stir
  4. awaken
  5. stimulate
  6. arouse
Verb
  • Eighty-three years after the Pearl Harbor attacks, here's a look at some of the photos during and after the bombings that awoke the sleeping giant.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • His comments awoke the industry for a discourse about wokeness that even reached fellow Seinfeld alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus (who, for the record, disagreed with him).
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of awake
Verb
  • Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The buying spree got off to a rousing start last week.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of rouse
Verb
  • Fill the pitcher with ice, add coconut sparkling water and stir gently.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Remove from heat, and quickly stir in vanilla until combined.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of stir
Verb
  • The stark beauty of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist classic, part music hall romp, part abstract painting, was awakened in a production starring two gifted comics who didn’t overplay their slapstick hands, Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • According to Winter Haven Police, residents inside a home on 6th St SW in Winter Haven, Florida, were suddenly awakened on Thursday at about 1:36 a.m. to a loud bang at the front door.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of awaken
Verb
  • Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • So in an attempt to arouse her husband’s passion, Claire indulges in a French spa treatment (a.k.a.
    Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of arouse
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