roused; rousing
1
2
archaic
: to cause to break from cover
1
: to become aroused : awaken
rousing late on a Saturday
2
: to become stirred
… before she could rouse from this insult …—
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Pamela Avila, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The rousing instrumental, composed by new-age musician and longtime Entertainment Tonight co-host John Tesh, has long been beloved by basketball fans of all stripes — and was even sampled in the ‘00s on songs by star rappers Nelly and Joe Budden.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers are tied 2-2 after the Toronto Blue Jays delivered a rousing offensive performance and a strong pitching day from their arms.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
What everyday household item can rouse more emotions than the humble paper towel?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Jamie Lee Curtis delivered a rousing speech to a room full of powerful Hollywood women in a pink wig.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The rousing instrumental, composed by new-age musician and longtime Entertainment Tonight co-host John Tesh, has long been beloved by basketball fans of all stripes — and was even sampled in the ‘00s on songs by star rappers Nelly and Joe Budden.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers are tied 2-2 after the Toronto Blue Jays delivered a rousing offensive performance and a strong pitching day from their arms.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
What everyday household item can rouse more emotions than the humble paper towel?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rouse
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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