awakening 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of awakeningnext
as in waking

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verb

present participle of awaken
1
as in awaking
to cause to stop sleeping be quiet or you'll awaken the kids

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2
as in wakening
to cease to be asleep guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes

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Recent Examples of awakening
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As temperatures climb and trees bud with the arrival of spring, a native frog species is awakening after months being frozen and nearly dead. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026 Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day. — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026 While there’s no evidence the bacteria are harmful to humans, awakening microbes that have lain dormant for thousands of years may sound like the plot of a sci-fi novel or movie. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening. — Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 Partnership wants balance as the nurturing Moon activates your 7th House of Partnership, standing opposite awakening Uranus in your 1st House of Identity. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026 What the Cortisol Awakening Response Actually Is The cortisol awakening response is the rapid surge of cortisol across the first 30 to 45 minutes after waking, per a January 2025 review in Endocrine Reviews. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awakening
  1. waking
  2. awaking
  3. energizing
  4. arousing
  5. rousing
  6. stimulating
Adjective
  • Your Organization Is Your Family Most people spend more waking hours with colleagues than relatives.
    — Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Students spend more waking hours a day at school than at home in the July-May.
    — Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of waking
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  • In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of awaking
Adjective
  • For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of energizing
Adjective
  • Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.
    — Essence, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of arousing
Adjective
  • Shaking every hand and wishing each member safety and luck, the pair gave a rousing pep talk.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026
  • In addition to having lofty themes, this is also a fairly rousing adventure with enough visual panache to keep any kid from fidgeting in his seat.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 June 2026
Definition of rousing
Adjective
  • However, once the moon slips into Aquarius, the atmosphere takes on a more cerebral, independent and mentally stimulating vibe.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Instead, the stimulating ingredient added to the product is causing the symptoms.
    — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
Definition of stimulating

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