Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal 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 Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help for how to do this or to try new methods to increase arousal. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

According to an autopsy report, Strain died by accidental drowning and ethanol intoxication.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Between 2010 and 2025, he was deported twice and had arrests for public disorder, violation of probation, and public intoxication.

— Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of intoxication

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 South Shore Line plans to celebrate the centennial of the electrification of the Illinois Central Railroad this month.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The investment also strengthens GE Vernova’s broader electrification strategy in Italy, where the company has maintained a manufacturing and engineering presence for decades.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of electrification

Noun

Ultimately, the critical buzz and cultural impact of Grand Illusion reached into the ranks of the Academy voting pool.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
The addition of Illinois, which advanced to the Final Four under coach Brad Underwood earlier this year, has added buzz to the process.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026