1
as in wakes
to cause to stop sleeping
awoke the boys for breakfast
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2
as in awakens
to cease to be asleep
at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start
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Recent Examples of awakes
Just at that moment, Jamie — our dream lover in every sense — awakes with a jolt.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Anna awakes in her chic apartment with a to-die-for view, makes a cappuccino, puts on designer duds and takes the upscale dog for a walk.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In this beloved sci-fi novel, Jason Dessen awakes strapped to a gurney surrounded by figures in hazmat suits.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
When Fuller awakes several hours later, her head has been shaved, she’s covered in antihistamine cream, and she’s tied up in a basement.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Anna awakes in her chic apartment with a to-die-for view, makes a cappuccino, puts on designer duds and takes the upscale dog for a walk.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In this beloved sci-fi novel, Jason Dessen awakes strapped to a gurney surrounded by figures in hazmat suits.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
When Fuller awakes several hours later, her head has been shaved, she’s covered in antihistamine cream, and she’s tied up in a basement.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakes
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When Lydia wakes from her own nightmarish sleep, Vivian’s seat is empty.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The body essentially wakes itself up after fixing what needs fixing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the countercultural revolution begins, and music starts to change the world, Pearl awakens to a life beyond the one she’s always known.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Awakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awakes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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