roused; rousing
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archaic
: to cause to break from cover
rouser
noun
: an act or instance of rousing
especially
: an excited stir
Examples of rouse in a Sentence
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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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Edwards was reunited with former Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer in San Diego and got a rousing ovation when the Chargers returned to Arrowhead.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The audience responded enthusiastically, showering the most compelling pitches with rousing ovations, though every presentation earned praise.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 July 2025
Clad in a brown leather jacket and his trademark Ray-Ban sunglasses, Church delivered a rousing performance of the album's first single.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Verb
An Electrifying Farewell As the final chords rang out and Chaka brought the night full circle with a rousing encore of I’m Every Woman, a tangible electricity surged through the crowd and everybody danced, including the most reserved concert goers.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Edwards was reunited with former Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer in San Diego and got a rousing ovation when the Chargers returned to Arrowhead.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The audience responded enthusiastically, showering the most compelling pitches with rousing ovations, though every presentation earned praise.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 July 2025
Clad in a brown leather jacket and his trademark Ray-Ban sunglasses, Church delivered a rousing performance of the album's first single.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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