roused; rousing
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2
archaic
: to cause to break from cover
rouser
noun
: an act or instance of rousing
especially
: an excited stir
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Verb
I've been unable to rouse her.
I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
These animals are dangerous when roused.
She was roused to anger by their indifference.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
His rousing, technically impressive performance also raised the question of how much revolution Kendrick could possibly hope to represent, spark, or speak for while being platformed on a stage meant first and foremost to serve the pre-existing establishment.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
Emilia Pérez had far more obvious commercial potential, with rousing musical numbers, a violent thrillerish finale and an en vogue topic.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Even so, the Leafs managed the game that fell into their lap well — and Anthony Stolarz’s first appearance since Dec. 12 was a rousing success.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Many devotees have been clamoring for a tour for the lively country album, especially following the rousing success of the RenaissanceWorld Tour in support of her dance album.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
His rousing, technically impressive performance also raised the question of how much revolution Kendrick could possibly hope to represent, spark, or speak for while being platformed on a stage meant first and foremost to serve the pre-existing establishment.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
Emilia Pérez had far more obvious commercial potential, with rousing musical numbers, a violent thrillerish finale and an en vogue topic.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Even so, the Leafs managed the game that fell into their lap well — and Anthony Stolarz’s first appearance since Dec. 12 was a rousing success.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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