1
as in to inform
to give information to
wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship
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2
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise (up)
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025 -
If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The audio of a 911 call made on the day four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death reveals confusion as the callers realized at least one of the students was not waking up.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2025
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At the end of the show, everyone in the audience realized we are all related, an exponentially large multi generation family.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Read on to discover the 11 best comfortable sandals at Amazon, where prices are starting at $14.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Rekha Sharma-Crawford, a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law who represents several individuals who were detained, told The Star that her team should have a disposition on the last person in custody soon.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The male also told the dispatcher that the woman was not breathing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2025
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But just as bizarre was the fact that the Northern Irishman didn't even want to hear about it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Parents can hear conflicting information straight from the mouths of state leaders.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While in custody, Yusuf was recorded in jailhouse calls instructing his brother and an associate to erase data from his phone to obstruct the investigation, prosecutors said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stewart said that part of the initiative is a social media campaign instructing individuals to post a picture of themselves wearing the T-shirt or hoodie on Monday paired with the hashtags #EveryoneIsWelcome, #InclusiveIdaho, or #WestAdaSchools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Though policymakers do apparently see tariffs creating some inflation in 2025 on their recent projections.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The rum-baba renaissance currently sweeping London sees this long-standing convention as a negotiable starting point.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Wise (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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