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Example:After the medication wore off, he entered an awakening.

Definition:The process of becoming conscious after sleep or anesthesia, or the state of being conscious after such a period.

From awakening

Example:The nurse gently rouiring the patient from a coma.

Definition:The act of rousing someone from a state of sleep or unconsciousness.

From rouiring

Example:The injured patient slowly regained consciousness.

Definition:The process of becoming aware and responsive to one’s environment after a state of unconsciousness.

From regaining consciousness

Example:The victim returned to consciousness, his eyes fluttering open.

Definition:The process of regaining awareness and responsiveness to one's surroundings after a period of unconsciousness.

From returning to consciousness

Example:After the long debate, people began to come to their senses.

Definition:The process of regaining awareness and understanding, often metaphorically.

From coming to one's senses

Example:The deep rain made him realize the complexity of nature.

Definition:The process of becoming aware of or understanding something, often metaphorical.

From realization

Example:The writer had a moment of epiphany, her ideas crystallizing.

Definition:A sudden, profound realization or understanding.

From epiphany