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Recent Examples of arousal
For those with prostates, perineal stimulation can also indirectly create deep arousal and enhance orgasm.
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, some companies make prescription-strength arousal creams.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
When one or both individuals are in a heightened state of arousal (marked by fear, anxiety or stress) the body shifts into survival mode.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there’s even an app for hands-free action.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, some companies make prescription-strength arousal creams.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
When one or both individuals are in a heightened state of arousal (marked by fear, anxiety or stress) the body shifts into survival mode.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there’s even an app for hands-free action.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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The coroner determined the cause of death to be mixed drug intoxication.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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But Michael has also hit several roadblocks, with the King of Pop's past legal troubles haunting the production and Jackson's daughter, Paris, decrying its depiction of her late father, who died in 2009 from acute propofol intoxication.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 degrees during the day and a low of 66 degrees at nighttime.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday will warm up a bit with a high of 70 and a low of 52.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, so many must-haves are available at Amazon that’ll thrill your travel-loving friends—just look at the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs for $21 or the super hydrating Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for $24.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With arrangements that strategically pull instruments in and out to evoke vivid imagery, the song unfolds with dramatic twists while maintaining a sense of musical exhilaration.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bailey fed off the exhilaration and nervous anticipation swirling around the darkened theater.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hull 096 will test the limits of maritime electrification, providing data on battery performance, maintenance needs, and real-world efficiency, all of which could guide future vessel designs and port infrastructure.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Industrial complexes, residential growth, onshore manufacturing and the electrification of modern life all contribute to the surge in energy demand.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Go to Settings > Apps > Phone and toggle Haptics off to stop those subtle buzzes that can feel like extra notifications.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The mix of neon buzz, wood panels and pillars completely covered in stickers separate the bar from the spacious sports bars surrounding it.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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