as in consciousness
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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
I woke with a start when the door slammed
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as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
a public service announcement designed to wake people to the dangers of aggressive driving
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Recent Examples of wake
Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar protests took place around the nation in the wake of the turmoil in Minneapolis, where two protesters have been shot and killed by ICE officers.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the flight, which lasted more than seven hours, Green reportedly fell asleep on her mom’s shoulder, but the cabin crew was unable to wake her up.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In the wake of Sinners breaking the nominations record, many observers noted the film’s total of 16 was made possible only by the introduction of a new Oscar for Achievement in Casting.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar protests took place around the nation in the wake of the turmoil in Minneapolis, where two protesters have been shot and killed by ICE officers.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The novel, which was crowned champ of the spring 2024 Jimmy Fallon Book Club, follows Lee, a mother who, during a relentless winter storm, wakes to an intruder in her home.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the flight, which lasted more than seven hours, Green reportedly fell asleep on her mom’s shoulder, but the cabin crew was unable to wake her up.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
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Travel to opposite ends of humanity’s timeline; body-hop your consciousness across chassis; take up your weapon of choice for a bloody werewolf hunt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The baritone etched himself in the national songbook as the translator of the irreducible dark and comely consciousness.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dormant cancer cells awakening.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many communities across the Midwest, South, and Northeast awakened Monday to subzero weather.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Parts of South Florida awoke Sunday to record low daily temperatures, the coldest in more than a century, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Hell hath no fury like an inner teenager awoken by their favorite book.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures in some areas will drop to minus minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit, the State Emergency Service warned.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Michael warned the new structure is vulnerable to Hamas manipulation, with the group likely to exploit any new setup.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Green tea contains caffeine, which can promote wakefulness and alertness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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This midday slump is a natural dip in wakefulness your body experiences in the mid-afternoon.—
Colleen Murphy,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit claims Saint Ann’s leadership was alerted twice in early 2024 that explicit images of young girls were circulating among students on Snapchat but failed to notify police or intervene beyond internal meetings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The School Board decided to assign the district’s chief auditor to quickly review the referendum bonuses, while also alerting the inspector general’s office.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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