as in to jazz (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
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The fourth victim included in Phelps' indictment, meanwhile, ended up in a coma as a result of her sedation, but later awoke, according to NBC News and the AP.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025 -
But during the administration of the medication that would stop her heart, the woman awoke and resisted.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 15 best movies on Peacock Benitez clinches his victory with a rousing speech about tolerance in the aftermath of an attack by a suicide bomber outside the Vatican.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Save for an anticipated activist like Jane Fonda, who gave a rousing speech this past weekend at the SAG Awards, a major political bombshell would be somewhat of a surprise on Hollywood’s biggest night.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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That year, the real estate dealings of two ministers, involving government bungalows, also stirred controversy.—
Nicholas Yong,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The wattage from that theatrical result not only awakens the IP’s flame, but extends it across the parks, merchandise as well as the generational appeal for the franchise to come.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The sector is beginning to awaken to the need to start designing simpler, more relevant products that speak to people at earlier, and more consistently, across many more different stages of life.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The other key plot point is Farrah’s use of stroboscopic light therapy to stimulate brain activity and neural responses.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime, and there should be no exposure to electronic devices emitting blue light.—
Arielle Tschinkel,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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The brain perceives inevitable crises and uncertainties as a threat to our survival, instantly arousing fight-or-flight reactions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Harry is acting shady enough to arouse some suspicions.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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