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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Escobar blasted Mayor Karen Bass for firing L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley in the wake of the Palisades fire.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Experts advise against taking lorazepam after drinking alcohol, as the combination can lead to breathing issues or difficulty waking.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the wake of the cold front, drier and colder air will spread across Southeast NC and Northeast SC under westerly winds sustained at 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts to 30 to 40 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Escobar blasted Mayor Karen Bass for firing L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley in the wake of the Palisades fire.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The explosion triggered an emergency alert to cellphones across Detroit at around 6 a.m., waking many residents, according to local Fox affiliate WJBK.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Experts advise against taking lorazepam after drinking alcohol, as the combination can lead to breathing issues or difficulty waking.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake
Noun
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Their performance drew comparisons to Freddie Mercury, which helped bring the classic back into the mainstream consciousness.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In more severe cases, a serious allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The visible algae was able to be awakened from dormancy from nine sediment samples under favorable nutrient and light conditions, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Within recent years, extravagant excursions have evolved from pure indulgence to experiences leaving the traveler feeling enriched and awakened.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Carroll, in an interview before his death, recalled being awoken one night at 3:30 a.m. by a ringing phone from a top skating official.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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In both, the protagonist is awoken by the game’s main heroine, have completely lost their memory, and both focus on the survivors of a great calamity — with Earth being destroyed in Xenoblade, and Ganon destroying Hyrule in Zelda.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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While the spillway will remain active for another several weeks, the Bureau of Reclamation is currently warning motorists that there will likely be increased traffic and congestion along State Route 128 due to current public interest in the site.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But national advocates warn treatment is underfunded, especially compared to the billions of dollars of investment that the federal government puts into resources for addiction to alcohol, tobacco and other substances.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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The whoops and applause from family members and supporters in the crowd accompanied the rousing music and spectacular light show.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dunmore’s informants quickly reported the guards’ absence and roused him from sleep at the nearby Governor’s Palace.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dogs can pick up on the scent and will nudge their handler or owner to alert them to an oncoming change in glucose levels.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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