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.
(..) Last thing I remember was... looking over in the passenger seat... at my daughter asleep. Mia, she had grown into the most beautiful young woman. I woke up three weeks later... and Ruby never did. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. I didn't get to beg God to take me first. I made the mistake... (..)2014 Annabelle