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as in awake
not sleeping or able to sleep
was wide-awake with worry for most of the night
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as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
investors who were wide-awake bought the stock as soon as it was offered
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Recent Examples of wide-awake
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
The relationship appears now irreparable, sounding the alarm on the most wide-awake RB sleeper in years.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The cognitive muscle work of creativity—of art and scientific research and philosophical insight—is all conducted by wide-awake thinkers.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The lightweight formula melts in easily, plays well with makeup, and gives you a wide-awake glow, even on the most tired undereyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Then, the video transitioned to a completely different scene—Cody, wide-awake, barking and howling, pacing around the house, and even chewing household items.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Swipe it on the inner corners of your eyes for an instant eye-brightening, wide-awake effect.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, and Sebastian Stan films hit Sundance 2024: See the full lineup
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From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
For wide-awake eyes, Mrs. Bieber swipes on Kosas’ Revealer Concealer, which is another multipurpose product.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-awake
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The animals were observed sleeping in a dark-light environment and awake during the day.—
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She was jolted awake to see her kids’ father coming at her, pointing a knife at her chest, prosecutors said.—
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Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.—
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Liens are recorded in state Uniform Commercial Code databases across the country, with the public filings intended to standardize interstate transactions and alert creditors about business debts and financial obligations.—
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
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Coastguard officials credited teamwork, training, and the initial report from a vigilant member of the public for the successful outcome.—
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
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Browning butter is simple to do but requires a watchful eye and keen senses.—
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Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on these under the broiler.—
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“Wide-awake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-awake. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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