wise (up)

verb

Definition of wise (up)next
1
as in to inform
to give information to wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship

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2
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise (up)
  1. inform
  2. realize
  3. advise
  4. discover
  5. tell
  6. hear
  7. instruct
  8. see
Verb
  • Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of inform
Verb
  • This approach streamlines costs through workflow efficiencies, cutting out third-party fees and directly realizing discounts on construction materials, etc., which may strengthen the bottom line.
    Azure Erickson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Work is now underway realizing ZHA's vision for that sculpted facade, which has been informed by its exposure to the Sun's rays and to ensure that surrounding areas aren't left in the shade.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of realize
Verb
  • Anyone suffering nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain after eating mushrooms should seek emergency medical treatment, officials advised.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What's Next Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local news outlets and official school district communications for the latest updates on closures and weather conditions.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of advise
Verb
  • While exploring his Snapchat account, the family discovered that Blaze had sent his address to someone.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Looking through the current beta of the OneUI software that will debut with the S25 Ultra, the team at Android Authority has discovered new references pointing to car crash detection software.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discover
Verb
  • His boss tells him to get more sleep instead and counsels patience: Drogo’s moment is sure to come.
    Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Austin told Fox News Digital that people often take on too much or make their resolutions too difficult, and the key is to start small.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of tell
Verb
  • The listener is simultaneously hearing and not hearing, unawarely aware.
    Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • TikTok appealed the case again to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the challenge with oral arguments set for Jan. 10.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of hear
Verb
  • Webb, who called into the arraignment from a call room at Oakland County Jail, pleaded not guilty and was instructed not to talk by court counsel.
    Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Jun-ho, still watching Gi-hun’s tracker move, instructs the backup team to initiate plan B. This episode also weaves in a secondary plot that introduces us to No-eul, a North Korean defector who is sleeping in her car and working as a bunny mascot at an amusement park.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of instruct
Verb
  • The Magic then saw Moe Wagner (left knee) and Wendell Carter Jr. (ejected) leave the game early, too.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The shocking overseas incident saw a man plow a black BMW at high speed into a row of shoppers at a crowded Christmas market in the town of Magdeburg.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of see
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