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.
(..) Haku is bleeding all over the carpet. Get him out of here. He'll be dead soon anyway. Hi, sweetie. Hiding under the cushions again? Oh, I woke you, and you were sound asleep. I'm sorry. Let me give you a kiss. Go back to sleep, now. Ow! Let go of me! (..)2001 Spirited Away
(..) Or maybe I'll give you the most diffiicult job I've got... and work you until you breathe your very last breath. Oh, dear! You woke up the baby. Mommy's here. Be a good boy now. Why are you still here? I told you to leave. I want you (..)2001 Spirited Away