roused; rousing
1
2
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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Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Without the Jedi saving the day at the last minute or John Williams' rousing musical themes adding classical wonder to the action, the clashes between the Republic and the CIS — especially those happening away from the frontlines — suddenly felt heavier and more dangerous.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Ten years after his Trojan horse gambit, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on Ithaca and has to get his mind right – and his warrior groove back – for battle as well as a rousing reunion with wife Queen Penelope (Juliette Binoche).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Through it all, the siblings and parents come together in rousing holiday music jams.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps the defining factor in a rousing year was the Dutchman’s ability to leave his ego at the door.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Without the Jedi saving the day at the last minute or John Williams' rousing musical themes adding classical wonder to the action, the clashes between the Republic and the CIS — especially those happening away from the frontlines — suddenly felt heavier and more dangerous.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Ten years after his Trojan horse gambit, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on Ithaca and has to get his mind right – and his warrior groove back – for battle as well as a rousing reunion with wife Queen Penelope (Juliette Binoche).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Through it all, the siblings and parents come together in rousing holiday music jams.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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