wakes (up)

present tense third-person singular of wake (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wakes (up)
Verb
  • This is because Mercury (our planet of the mind) awakens on April 7 and Venus (our planet of pleasure) will arise from her slumber on April 12.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • As hikers return to lush trails each summer, ready to take on the great outdoors, another presence awakens — one not nearly as welcome.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Aries season energizes your network of support.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Fiery Orange Similar to bright red, a fiery orange hue energizes the body and mind instead of calming it.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Wakes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakes%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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