awake

Example Sentences

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You probably won't have a choice if you've got to go to work, but early morning light will help tell your brain it's time to be awake.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

They compared those patterns against data from patients who were awake, asleep or in a coma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"We found that caffeine can reverse these disruptions at both the molecular and behavioral levels. Its ability to do so suggests that caffeine's benefits may extend beyond simply helping us stay awake."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Once I’m awake and settled, I’d get some Starbucks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Lorren’s still awake, so I should get to stay up too!”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows