WAKING UP Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

waking (up)

verb

Definition of waking (up)

present participle of wake (up)

as in zipping (up)

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The first thing Kontras remembers after his surgery is awakening and seeing his left arm still intact.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
While many teenagers awakening to mortality might turn to poetry or self-destructive behavior, Cao turned to science.

— Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of awakening

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Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
In a candid Instagram video published Saturday, the Bay Area librarian and social media star updated his social media supporters about his condition, days after stirring concern online and announcing his plans to seek treatment at a hospital.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stirring

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These two exceedingly nimble keyboardists teamed for a rousing take on Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski’s intensely spirited Variations on a Theme of Paganini.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Giants manager Tony Vitello lingered in the dugout after the game and watched as Wilkinson’s crew gave him a rousing cheer.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rousing

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