Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal This therapy works by modifying sleep habits, regulating sleep-wake schedules, reducing arousal and reframing unhelpful beliefs about sleep. — Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Research published in Family Process tracking couples over 25 years found that how emotional arousal unfolds within a single conflict conversation has measurable consequences for relationship satisfaction, not just immediately but decades later. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The analysis found overall improvements in vaginal dryness and urogenital symptoms, which can include things like painful urination, urinary urgency, decreased arousal, and pelvic pain or pressure. — Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

Library users are now asked to leave if their behavior impacts others, but the rules are not specific about intoxication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
The Brevard County Medical Examiner's Office determined Jonnie died of acute mitragynine intoxication, according to police.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

Salt Lake City may set an August record with a forecast of 106 on Saturday, on the heels of breaking its all-time record high earlier this month.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The dry air will allow for temperatures to bottom out in the mid-upper 50s this morning, with highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon—fairly seasonable for the end of July.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of high

Noun

While the subject matter shifted from bank robberies to art heists, the essence of the character as an effortlessly cool, independent wealthy titan of industry who stole for the thrill of it remained the same.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The games are known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open-world playgrounds, unique stories, and memorable antagonists.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

Jimi Hendrix used Chicago-style electrification and distortion to propel rock music into new sonic territories.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
The European Commission has set Europe’s first ever electrification target, setting an ambition to increase electricity consumption to 46% of all energy use by 2040—double the current consumption rate.

— Andreas Schierenbeck, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of electrification

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However, the Hell in a Cell match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi is also generating significant buzz, with many considering it a co-main event.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Syrian natives Karam and Noor have spent long days this summer sitting in the respite of their small New Haven apartment, listening to the gentle buzz of the air conditioner and the hum of Karam’s dialysis machine.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026