1
as in to wake
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rouse
Both help each other out in a rousing narrative chock-full of real-life roundball stars and choice Sandler zingers.
2. 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002)
Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic dramedy is the first to really toss Sandler in the awards-season mix.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Hulk Hogan calls Trump ‘my hero’ at RNC About a year ago, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan gave a rousing speech in support of Donald Trump on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Roman Reigns entered second to an equally as rousing reaction.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Over the years, the picnic has garnered national media attention for its rousing speeches, which are met with cheers and jeers from the crowd.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 July 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Hulk Hogan calls Trump ‘my hero’ at RNC About a year ago, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan gave a rousing speech in support of Donald Trump on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Roman Reigns entered second to an equally as rousing reaction.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Over the years, the picnic has garnered national media attention for its rousing speeches, which are met with cheers and jeers from the crowd.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouse
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Across the country, woke prosecutors implemented no-bail policies or avoided jail time for juveniles, but these approaches have proven ineffective.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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That is why leader David Wood is waking guests up .—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Houston’s rotation awoke on Wednesday with a 4.38 ERA since June 15.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the ship sailed towards Curaçao, Antilles, her father awoke in the early morning hours to see Amy smoking on the balcony outside their cabin.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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Select screenings began Thursday afternoon at 2:17 pm, to match a key time that spurs the story — the hour when a group of children all awaken at once and mysteriously disappear.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
9 Aug. 2025
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Hellcat: Lena awakens in a small camper being towed by a pickup truck.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Communicating throughout the day, flirting, touching, teasing, eye contact, and slow build-up help the body feel safe, aroused, and seen.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Inevitable uncertainties instantly arouse fight-or-flight reactions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouse. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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