as in to jazz (up)
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On the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 1925, residents of Akron awoke to a strange sight in the sky over the booming Ohio city.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Jan. 2025 -
But after that wonderful news, Ian awakes to find his dear Rollo passed away from old age in the night.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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His rousing, technically impressive performance also raised the question of how much revolution Kendrick could possibly hope to represent, spark, or speak for while being platformed on a stage meant first and foremost to serve the pre-existing establishment.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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Many devotees have been clamoring for a tour for the lively country album, especially following the rousing success of the RenaissanceWorld Tour in support of her dance album.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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More delicate drinks require stirring, like those with sparkling wine or simple liquor mixes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Junie is a coming-of-age tale about a girl confronting a life-altering decision after awakening her sister’s ghost.—
Erin Crosby Eckstine,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck (The Open Field: $30) A guide to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Implement screen-free breaks Blue light from our phone screens stimulates the production of cortisol, a stress hormone, said Larry Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University at Dominguez Hills and co-author of numerous books on the psychology of technology.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists mimic the effects of a natural hormone that stimulates insulin production.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Darwin section foreman was aroused and the boss of the tank house.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Superintendent Moore is very popular among the miners here, and so much feeling was aroused over the killing that officers took Barnes to the jail in Ozark tonight as a precaution against violence.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Wake (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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