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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  • This formula, for example, puts a refreshing spin on the humble micellar water by giving it a cooling sensation that instantly awakens skin.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
  • This inspires and awakens them, forcing my team to be creators and not just operators.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of awakens
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  • However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stirs
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).
    Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulates
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  • Trees are made out of thin air, as sunlight energizes special cells in their leaves called chloroplasts.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun in Libra energizes your second house of money and values, Mars in Cancer fires up your 11th house of friendships and friendship groups, triggering tension between your values and personal resources versus your sense of belonging in the world.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of energizes
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