The study 'woke' us 'up to' the importance of regular exercise. [=made us realize the importance of regular exercise]
The sound of children shouting 'woke' [='awakened, wakened'] me.
I 'woke up' late for work this morning.
(..) Went to the disco almost every night. My brother and I were basically on our own the whole time. One morning... I woke up and there was this big dude hammering my mother. My heart started thumping and I just wanted to die. I still get this flash-back whenever I see her. (..)2015 Virgin Mountain