waking
- present participle of wake.
Example Sentences
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When the researchers compared participants' descriptions of waking life with their dream reports, they found that the brain did not appear to reproduce daily experiences exactly as they happened.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
When Emma becomes pregnant, Edwin’s refusal to marry her is an ice-water splash to the face, waking her up and kickstarting her climb.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Persimmon put a number of safety measures in place in the aftermath of the fire, including "waking watches" and fire supervisors.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
They slept in bunk beds and dedicated every waking hour to the cause, garnering thousands of followers on X. They drew up fliers and screen-printed red “Stop AI” shirts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Nathan turned it on and a second later its familiar waking tone rang out.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
