awakening 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of awakeningnext
as in waking

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awakening

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verb

present participle of awaken
1
as in awaking
to cause to stop sleeping be quiet or you'll awaken the kids

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2
as in wakening
to cease to be asleep guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes

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Recent Examples of awakening
Verb
Nobody wrote a Time magazine cover about the awakening consciousness of the autopilot. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 This is why in my work, awakening yourself comes before awakening your relationships and your team. — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Back in present day, John has managed to exhume Hal’s body and retrieve the decommissioned power ring, awakening the Halogram to get his help opening the lockbox in the storage unit. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 Across the way, awakening Uranus shakes your 2nd House of Resources, and this opposition asks your personal values to speak up. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026 The group uncovers betrayal within its own ranks and faces a battle for the fate of the world, ultimately awakening their true powers and restoring peace, though a new threat emerges quietly in the shadows. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 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 While the Atlantic tropics are awakening from their recent slumber, the Pacific continues to churn out storms. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakening
  1. waking
  2. awaking
  3. energizing
  4. arousing
  5. rousing
  6. stimulating
Adjective
  • Your Organization Is Your Family Most people spend more waking hours with colleagues than relatives.
    — Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Students spend more waking hours a day at school than at home in the July-May.
    — Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of waking
Verb
  • In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of awaking
Adjective
  • Really, the most energizing part of the movie is its surprise subject matter.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of energizing
Adjective
  • Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.
    — Essence, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of arousing
Adjective
  • The final product is a rousing, brisk, and genuinely inspiring biopic that never feels like homework.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brees received a rousing ovation as he was introduced on the field, wearing his gold Hall of Fame jacket, and presented his ring by Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of rousing
Adjective
  • Those who understand quickly move forward, while those who need more time, a different explanation or a less stimulating environment can easily fall behind.
    — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulating

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