wake (up)

verb

Definition of wake (up)next
as in to jazz (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake (up)
  1. awake
  2. rouse
  3. stir
  4. awaken
  5. stimulate
  6. arouse
Verb
  • North Texans awoke up to a blanket of snow on Feb. 14, 2021, that turned Fort Worth neighborhoods into winter wonderlands filled with snowmen and sledding.
    Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The world awoke to the horrific news of an attack that took place in the early morning hours of New Orleans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of awake
Verb
  • The production design transforms Los Angeles into a phantasmagoric nightmare from which Elisabeth cannot be roused—as herself or as Sue.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Outside of Hulk Hogan drowning in boos, the Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix was a rousing success.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of rouse
Verb
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • But many more residents across the 9.6-million-population county were mistakenly sent an evacuation warning Thursday evening, potentially inciting unnecessary panic and stirring further criticism of state and local officials.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of stir
Verb
  • While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock, nostalgia and at times confusion, Murray is focused on something else.
    Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The moon’s clash with Mars awakens your inner dictator!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of awaken
Verb
  • With millions of children having no access to life-saving care, World Pediatrics highlights the need for investment in the field to save lives and stimulate economic development in vulnerable regions.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Should India choose to cut rates to stimulate growth — which would weaken the rupee — the RBI is well equipped to deal with a potential sudden outflow of foreign funds and any steep fall in the rupee.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • Deep eye gazing, watching a lover be aroused, and appreciating body parts and your own body can all be ways to increase pleasure.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
  • That fact that the video about the making of a design object could generate 600,000 views in just 24 hours confirms the idea that these kids understand the subject — that design arouses their interest.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of arouse
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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