rewaken

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈwā-kən How to pronounce rewaken (audio)
Definition of rewakennext
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity soaring gas prices have rewakened a demand for more fuel-efficient cars

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewaken
  1. revive
  2. resurrect
  3. renew
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  • Ethiopia and Eritrea revive old tensions and grievances Ethiopian authorities accuse the TPLF of seeking an alliance with Eritrea to destabilize Ethiopia, potentially bringing together enemies from the previous war.
    — KHALED KAZZIHA, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • As hopes to revive it fizzled, enthusiasm to turn the corridor into a long-distance trail climbed.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of revive
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  • Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Among the moments resurrected for the movie was a monologue in which Hansen explained his pitch for the show to a fan on an airplane.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurrect
Verb
  • AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
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“Rewaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewaken. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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