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
  • Losing Soto also seems to have awoken Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman as well.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • When the victim awoke the following day, Combs was gone, and people who had been recording the assault handed him $2,500 in cash, the suit claims.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of awake
Verb
  • The pair of McCartney's peers received a rousing welcome from the audience, who joined the former Beatles star during his Got Back Tour performance.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of rouse
Verb
  • Nolan has already stirred excitement for his upcoming film by casting major stars like Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes.
    Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of stir
Verb
  • Although many yachts have satellite Wi-Fi, consider embarking on a digital detox and allow nature to awaken your senses.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • A change for the better John awakens with a scream, his body drenched in sweat.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of awaken
Verb
  • These are said to support the circadian clock and also stimulate the release of serotonin, thereby increasing concentration and well-being.
    Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Inflation will remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, with President-elect Trump’s policies limiting production while stimulating spending.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • The moon’s clash with Venus arouses your jealous side.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But arousing the opposition of the business lobby could endanger the whole bill.
    Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of arouse
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