wised (up)

verb

Definition of wised (up)next
past tense of wise (up)
1
as in informed
to give information to wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship

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2
as in realized
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 wised (up)
  1. informed
  2. realized
  3. advised
  4. discovered
  5. told
  6. heard
  7. instructed
  8. learned
Verb
  • Steele informed him of her gender transition.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to prosecutors, the company was informed in the following months the FDA was unlikely to grant that request.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Shoup, the commander on duty at the time, soon realized more calls would come in because the phone number was a misprint from a newspaper ad.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the process of their online sleuthing, fans also realized that not only did Baldoni and Lively manage to complete their press tour without interacting much, if ever, but the majority of It Ends With Us cast members, as well as author Colleen Hoover, also didn’t follow Baldoni on social media.
    Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those in affected areas were advised to limit prolonged or intense outdoor activities when air quality is poor in their area and stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of advised
Verb
  • But once the job became a reality, Williams discovered the job was unsustainable.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The picture, discovered by WMAR-2 reporter Elizabeth Worthington at Vito's Pizza in Baltimore City, depicts Mangione in holy robes with a golden halo, resembling depictions of Jesus Christ.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The revelation that the grand jury has heard more testimony in recent weeks suggests prosecutors are still pursuing new evidence.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of heard
Verb
  • In May, the president instructed his trade representative, under Section 301 of the Trade Act, to raise tariffs on specific Chinese imports.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Newsom, noting the costs, vetoed Dodd’s bill and instead instructed the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training, commonly known as POST, to develop optional classes.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructed
Verb
  • This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As the industry moves forward, the lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence AI development and governance for years to come.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of learned
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“Wised (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wised%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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