1
as in to inform
to give information to
wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship
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2
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise (up)
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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
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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
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After a year and a half of contract brewing, the brothers realized their dream.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person shot overnight at an apartment in the Woodlawn neighborhood and discovered a woman injured and a 38-year-old man fatally wounded.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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French police are investigating the death of a British couple who were discovered dead in their home in France.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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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
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Scott Grosz, an attorney with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Council, told the committee his research found that whenever additional state money became available, the UW System president and chancellors would agree on the allocations that then get locked in for future years.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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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
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That’s what people love and what fans want to hear.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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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Morgan Stanley upgrades Upstart to equal weight from underweight The firm sees an improving environment for the artificial intelligence lending company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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