as in energizing
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as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping
the rooster's crow aroused me from my deep sleep
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as in awaking
to cease to be asleep
set the alarm so we would arouse at 5:00 a.m.
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as in provoking
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the court's controversial decision aroused many to protest and to lobby the legislature for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of arousing
Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
Some research suggests that men around the world find a specific waist-to-hip ratio (0.7) to be most arousing.
—Ogi Ogas, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2011
Amazon Prime members can also ship items to a locker to avoid arousing suspicions when the parcel is delivered, Valentine Lent said.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
That’s sort of gross, but also a strangely arousing way to describe the painful expansion of self that comes with falling in love.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2022
The supervisor also recommended performing the steps two to three hours after trying to interview members of a household to avoid arousing suspicions from higher-ups who could track where census takers had been through their IPhones.
—Mike Schneider, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Nov. 2020
Adjective
Squeezing lube out of a bottle until the cold goop squirts out isn't the most arousing act.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
Some research suggests that men around the world find a specific waist-to-hip ratio (0.7) to be most arousing.
—Ogi Ogas, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2011
Amazon Prime members can also ship items to a locker to avoid arousing suspicions when the parcel is delivered, Valentine Lent said.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
That’s sort of gross, but also a strangely arousing way to describe the painful expansion of self that comes with falling in love.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2022
The supervisor also recommended performing the steps two to three hours after trying to interview members of a household to avoid arousing suspicions from higher-ups who could track where census takers had been through their IPhones.
—Mike Schneider, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousing
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The film Untapped is very thought-provoking and brings insightful attention to the future of work.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The fast-paced, highly stimulating environment of crypto appealed to my innate desire for problem-solving and growth.Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to discomfort, anxiety, and even meltdowns when they are exposed to environments that are too stimulating.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Students spend more waking hours a day at school than at home in the July-May.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Teens spend much of their waking time with peers and friends.Catherine Bagwell, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2020
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But a packed house full of fans of both Flanagan and the legendary Stephen King made for one of the most rousing screenings of this young festival.Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024
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One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
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When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Across forms and genres, the selection brought an invigorating sense of what’s on tap from African creators in the coming years.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 July 2024
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“Arousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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