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waking up

ADJECTIVE
arising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascending climbing mounting rising soaring
STRONG
awakening waking
WEAK
ascendant assurgent
NOUN
awakening
Synonyms
STRONG
activation animating arising arousal awaking birth enlivening incitement kindling provocation rebirth renewal revival rousing stimulation waking
WEAK
stirring up vivication
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction suppression
WEAK
sleep sleeping

Example Sentences

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But the main feeling I have waking up from a long night with these three albums is exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"You are waking up every day and worrying how you are going to afford things."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Are you going to sleep and waking up thinking about your bets?

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Despite growing traction among analysts and heavy media coverage, investors are waking up to a hard truth: The quantum revolution won’t happen overnight.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Old Brimworth cried, just waking up from what must’ve been a very pleasant nap.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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