woke

[wohk] / woʊk /

ADJECTIVE

alert to social injustice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enlightened multiculturally sensitive

STRONG

aware conscious evolved inclusive politically correct

WEAK

leftist liberal progressive

Example Sentences

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"I lost consciousness for a moment. When I woke up, everything was dark...From then on, everything was uncertain."

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

"What's the big deal? The recent thunderstorms woke them up at 2am and kept them awake for hours and they were fine the next day going to school," the parent added.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

I’d be back before mom woke up, I told myself.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

The third day of the fire, he woke up with a runny nose, sore throat and chapped lips, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Strong Jonn's voice woke Rowan from his dream of terror.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda