- present participle of wake.
waking
Example Sentences
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Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root lead Apple TV’s series set on a New England isWeland that’s waking up just in time to greet tourists with strange supernatural events.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
In contrast, others across the political spectrum are waking up to this new reality.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026
Over Christmas, he landed in the emergency room after waking up with a swollen face and tongue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
He did not have to spend any time waking Stormont from one of its frequent periods of suspension.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“I don’t think I have until tomorrow,” I said quietly to avoid waking Haskel.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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