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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waking (up)
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Yet American open-source efforts may be gradually awakening, as American innovators attempt to boost American open-model competitiveness.—
Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
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After Juneid and Zainab’s deaths, the children who had mysteriously vanished begin to reappear in the very same places where they were last seen—unharmed, as if awakening from a long dream.—
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Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
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Wider horizons beckon as the emotional Moon lights up your 9th House of Adventure, stirring a desire to broaden your view through meaningful study and conversation.—
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Glenn closed Wednesday night with a rousing performance to remind us of her gold-medal potential.—
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Also among the night’s emotional high points was Ethan Hawke, who received the Career Achievement Award, presented by Mahershala Ali, and delivered a rousing speech recalling his early friendship with River Phoenix.—
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“Waking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waking%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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