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
Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, disgruntled Tesla owners are dumping their Ys in the wake of CEO Elon Musk’s controversial actions in the Trump administration.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 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
This especially became important in the wake of the nearby Lincoln Plaza Cinema closing in 2018.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, disgruntled Tesla owners are dumping their Ys in the wake of CEO Elon Musk’s controversial actions in the Trump administration.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 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
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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
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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
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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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Take the quiz here … TOURIST TERROR – US embassy in hot spot issues assault warning for women renting jet skis.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This rare dissent comes as the stock market shows signs of volatility, and economists warn the tariffs could trigger a recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 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
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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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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Wake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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