wise (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise (up)
Verb
  • The nine-episode series is informed not just by Williamson’s experiences but that of his fellow writers, including Bland and the show’s editor, Larissa James.
    Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Hegseth's memo directs the Army to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the timeline and necessary resources for the implementation of the change.
    Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • When an 83-year-old patient came to him in December for a cleaning, Ross and his staff realized the man was struggling to clean his teeth properly.
    Tracy Harmon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • After a year and a half of contract brewing, the brothers realized their dream.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Candle Media has hired Raine Group to advise on a possible sale of social publisher ATTN:, two sources confirmed to Axios.
    Tim Baysinger, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Israeli media reported there had been explosions on three empty buses in parking lots in Bat Yam, a suburb close to Tel Aviv, while bombs were discovered and disabled on two other buses.
    Alexander Cornwell, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The song has been in heavy rotation on classic rock radio for decades, and it was discovered by a new generation in 1996 when Seal covered it on the Space Jam soundtrack.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
  • People tend to think of boat pose as a core exercise, Dr. Harding tells SELF.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Judge Steve Dozier set Friedmann's new bond at $2.4 million, the highest bail price Hall had ever heard.
    Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • He's heard perhaps the university chancellor at the time of the formula's creation annoyed the wrong person, and UW-Whitewater has been shorted ever since.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Education institutions were instructed to review their policies; cease efforts to circumvent bans of race considerations or its proxies; and end contracts with third parties that consider race.
    April Rubin, Axios, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The House resolution raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion and instructs congressional committees to find at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, only partially offsetting the tax cuts extension.
    Brett Rowland | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The red carpet event can also be seen live on NBC and Peacock as well as E!.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Fox and another man were seen driving away from a residence in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park at around noon.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Wise (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.

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