Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal As arousal rises, the brain becomes temporarily more vigilant and focused. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Place cells, hippocampal neurons that fire when an animal occupies a particular spot, still fired in the same locations after arousal. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026 Chronic excessive bracing leads to shallow breathing and breath-holding, which reinforces sympathetic arousal — your fight-or-flight response — and increases muscle tension. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

In the Unite survey, 95% of cabin crew and 55% of ground staff said intoxication was the biggest trigger for abuse.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
David Pedro Sopys, 46, had died three days earlier from hyperthermia, with drug intoxication being a contributing factor.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Friday will be similar but a bit cooler, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of high

Noun

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Torque had to be reduced from 505 ft lbs to 461 ft lbs to go easy on the gearbox, but the regular 503 horses were all there, and the thrill of shifting yourself was enough to make up for a slight acceleration deficit versus the regular car.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

The island’s allure is often centered around exhilaration—surfing on its west coast and exploring its fathomless forests—yet a calmer current of energy runs alongside this adventurous spirit.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

At a time when the rest of the industry is moving toward electrification, the 12Cilindri is a throwback to the way things used to be.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Electricity demand is growing rapidly, driven by electrification, manufacturing and, increasingly, data centers and the expanding digital economy.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of electrification

Noun

The holiday-season buzz is especially visible around Costco's pumpkin pie, a Costco staple that Edelblum said benefits from the retailer's bulk purchasing and in-house bakery production.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The debut issue features SM Entertainment‘s trainee group SMTR25, with content distributed globally through Billboard China‘s international network — earning rave reviews and igniting buzz worldwide.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026