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Recent Examples of arousal
When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
When vertebrate animals are startled, neurons in a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus release norepinephrine, a neuromodulator associated with arousal, along fibers that fan out across the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
So before jumping into any sort of physical stimulation, focus on mental arousal and set the scene.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Because posture and movement are tightly linked to attention and arousal, changes in sensory feedback from the feet can influence how stable, alert or grounded a person feels.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
When vertebrate animals are startled, neurons in a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus release norepinephrine, a neuromodulator associated with arousal, along fibers that fan out across the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
So before jumping into any sort of physical stimulation, focus on mental arousal and set the scene.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Because posture and movement are tightly linked to attention and arousal, changes in sensory feedback from the feet can influence how stable, alert or grounded a person feels.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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His sister and Jaziel were treated for acute opioid intoxication.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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These safety enhancements could include specific zones where penalties could be increased for infractions like DUI, public intoxication, and open containers.—
Esteban Reynoso,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the winter months, nighttime lows are quite chilly, leading to moderate daytime highs of 65 degrees.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The average high for this date was just 69 degrees.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From Friday through Saturday, then again on Monday, frugal fashionistas can enjoy the thrill of the hunt while perusing racks full of gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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When the surf is low, those seeking thrills and good vibes grab a skateboard and head inland.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
2 Mar. 2026
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With Spoelstra appreciative of the emotional drain of the experience, as well as the eventual exhilaration.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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But there is also a pure exhilaration in standing on that last precipice, face-to-face with the question that exists beyond all other questions—which is to say, God.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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In an age when carmakers are being pushed steadily toward full electrification, the idea of a plug-in diesel hybrid is an intriguing one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2026
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The work highlights a new design approach that could help advance the electrification of industrial heat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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At Source puts seven years of joint practice and mutual magnetism to tape without dulling the dynamic buzz of their live sets.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The buzz around the awards eased its potentially tricky transition to Manchester, with the industry turning out in force.—
Mark Sutherland,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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