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

Prosecutors, however, may also prove intoxication by demonstrating that a person did not have the normal use of his mental or physical faculties.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Bates was charged in Lake Superior Court with a felony count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a misdemeanor count of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor count of public intoxication.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

When South Korea’s stock market plummeted last month by more than 40% from its June high, Yun said data suggested that many traders who were using leverage to try and multiply returns were wiped out.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Lopez allowed two earned runs on four hits through five innings with a walk and finished with nine strikeouts, one shy of his career high.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of high

Noun

Horror genres While horror is a genre itself, some sub-genres deliver different thrills than others.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
New à la carte dining options complement the waterpark thrills at Low Tide Smoke, a barbecue restaurant, Catch of the Cay, a seafood-centric eatery, and Tidal Treats, which has ice cream and desserts.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 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

The first is the electrification of everything, driven by our ability to manufacture massive amounts of cheap, high-quality batteries.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Nissan’s sales have suffered in China because of fierce competition from Chinese automakers that have taken the lead in electrification.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of electrification

Noun

Locals and tourists liken the stunt to a David Blaine spectacle, snapping photos, speculating about the man’s comforts and, crucially for Netflix, vowing to watch the movie behind the buzz.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
One odd side effect of the buzz is that Mistral has spent the past few weeks plagued by rumors about a giant cat.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026