wising (up)

verb

Definition of wising (up)next
present participle of wise (up)
1
as in informing
to give information to wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship

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2
as in realizing
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 wising (up)
  1. informing
  2. realizing
  3. telling
  4. discovering
  5. advising
  6. learning
  7. seeing
  8. instructing
Verb
  • That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • When Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) takes matters into his own hands, informing the President of the move, the news literally kills him.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of informing
Verb
  • Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The clip showed Naya surrounded by several bags in her hospital bed and freaking out after realizing who the presents were from.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of realizing
Verb
  • The next two games will be telling.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of telling
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  • Human workers should be closely involved during design and get early access to start experimenting in discovering new approaches to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But Schell worries that this mindset has stifled innovation, and prevented avalanche centers from discovering better models for funding and management.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of discovering
Verb
  • On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of advising
Verb
  • While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Luckily, learning how to clean your engagement ring isn’t too difficult.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Despite seeing their four-game win streak broken, quarterback Baker Mayfield and coach Todd Bowles agree the Bucs will be ready to finish the season strong.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • He could be seen instructing Diogo Dalot, the player closest to him, movement by movement, pass by pass.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hassan would allegedly send the informant links for purchasing firearms and ball bearings for bombs, instructing him to pay in cryptocurrency.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructing
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