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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes
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Recent Examples of awaken
Various body treatments and massages are available, all intertwined with local ingredients meant to awaken your senses.
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David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement sources said an off-duty Chicago police officer who lives on the block was awakened by at least five gunshots.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This awakens pleasure, chemistry and playful desire, which is kinda ideal for falling in love.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Espresso becomes a lightning rod that awakens chocolate.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
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David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement sources said an off-duty Chicago police officer who lives on the block was awakened by at least five gunshots.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This awakens pleasure, chemistry and playful desire, which is kinda ideal for falling in love.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Espresso becomes a lightning rod that awakens chocolate.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for awaken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaken
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Many people who are more active at night, stay up and wake later are subject to circadian misalignment, meaning their internal clocks aren’t necessarily compatible with real-world demands like waking up early for work.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans say 'woke' is to blame.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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With Golden State star Stephen Curry nursing a right knee injury, NBA commissioner Adam Silver awoke Tuesday needing to select a replacement player for Sunday’s All-Star tournament.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the days after October 7, Tel Aviv jazz musician Y (Ariel Bronz) and his dancer wife Yasmine (Efrat Dor) decide to say yes to everything — including a commission to write a rousing new national anthem.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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As even the most casual football fan knows, the Budweiser Clydesdales have starred in many Super Bowl classics, from a somber 9/11 tribute to a rousing horse football game.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Awaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaken. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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