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Recent Examples of arousal
When conflict is interpreted as emotionally dangerous, arousal spikes faster.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In this study, the link between recent light exposure and reduced sleepiness plus faster reaction times is consistent with this short-term arousal mechanism.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
One great way to combat this sympathetic nervous system arousal and improve your overall wellbeing is by practicing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, said Snow, which helps center you in the present moment by focusing your attention on your five senses.
—Currie Engel, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Today, doctors can begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind arousal cream for women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In this study, the link between recent light exposure and reduced sleepiness plus faster reaction times is consistent with this short-term arousal mechanism.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
One great way to combat this sympathetic nervous system arousal and improve your overall wellbeing is by practicing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, said Snow, which helps center you in the present moment by focusing your attention on your five senses.
—Currie Engel, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Today, doctors can begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind arousal cream for women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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Bella Hadid was reportedly pulled over by police in Texas just minutes before her cowboy beau Adan Banuelos was arrested for public intoxication early Saturday.—
Jami Ganz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Joel Avalos, 31, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in the fatal crash.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her impressive athleticism and recent dominance on the international circuit had her entering Milan riding a high.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The average high for this time of the year is 78 degrees.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the thrill of opening loot boxes, which can trigger a feeling like hitting the jackpot on a slot machine.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
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Reliving the thrill of the moon landing Of course, not all great space films need to rely on fiction.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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There’s a sense of exhilaration and connection.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The company also provides electrification and grid management solutions.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the old regs were an indirect way of promoting electrification, as car companies stood little chance of meeting them without battery power or drastic lineup reworkings.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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How quickly, how brutally, things had unravelled after the buzz of making the breakthrough in such thrilling fashion.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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All the buzz appears to be paying off, given these latest numbers from WBD.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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