REAWAKEN Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

reawaken

verb

Definition of reawaken

as in to revive

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Recent Examples of reawaken Meanwhile, as the protagonist and Vladimir develop a connection, her growing obsession with him reawakens her long dormant creative drive. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 5 Mar. 2026 The decision reawakens a long-running dispute between a union that represents workers at a Staten Island warehouse and the tech giant following a milestone union victory in 2022. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026 In Maddie’s Secret, Early plays food influencer Maddie, who finds online stardom while working for a trendy company, only for the mounting pressures of her newfound success to reawaken a secret from her troubled past. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 June 2026 Reopening the door to China in 1972, Richard Nixon reawakened his forebears’ dream of making China embrace American-style democracy and capitalism. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reawaken

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Buena Park police attempted to revive Jasmine at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to UCI Medical Center, prosecutors said.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The creative bet, the strategic decision to revive a 14-year-old campaign and the campaign adaptation to resonate with Gen Z were human calls.

— Dreen Yang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of revive

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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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Your 3rd House of Communication is stirred by the temperamental Moon, while the life-giving Sun boosts your 7th House of Partnership, aligning words with steady commitments.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Make sure to stir the ice cream to the consistency of frozen yogurt before spreading and freezing the cake to help prevent air bubbles and create neat layers.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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