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awakens

VERB

make conscious or alert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse awake excite provoke revive rouse wake

STRONG

activate animate call enliven fan incite kindle rally stimulate vivify

WEAK

pile out rise and shine roll out show a leg stir up turn out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden lull quiet sleep

STRONG

discourage stop

WEAK

go to sleep hypnotize

Example Sentences

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The morning after giving birth, June awakens in her bed to find her baby gone; Bethel and Beauty are at the kitchen table in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The humble tomato, beloved by many yet scorned by some, slowly awakens from hibernation, reminding us that warm weather, spent indulging in fresh salads and produce-filled sandwiches, is almost here.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The rise in energy prices awakens memories of the 2022 crisis, but the backdrop now is different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"We used to think of the time before the genome awakens as a period of chaos," explains Noura Maziak, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

He awakens to tires crossing highway seams: Click-click.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario