wakes (up)

verb

Definition of wakes (up)next
present tense third-person singular of wake (up)
as in zips (up)

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  1. awakens
  2. stirs
  3. stimulates
  4. energizes
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  • Audiences first saw the chaos in 2002's 28 Days Later, which starred Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma amid the outbreak.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Her presence awakens the insecurities of Ben’s veterinarian mother.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of awakens
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  • But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirs
Verb
  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Verb
  • Poppy seeds gently slough off dry, dead skin, while peppermint essential oil energizes the senses.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizes
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“Wakes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakes%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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