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Recent Examples of arousal
The long term shelter dogs were more often older, male, large in size and of breeds sometimes considered 'dangerous.'
Long-term shelter dogs were also more frequently described as having behavioral problems related to aggression and high arousal.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Because the thalamus usually regulates arousal—Schiff likens it to a pacemaker for the brain—damage to this region can induce disorders of consciousness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
Visual, audio, or written erotica can help jumpstart arousal fast.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
Lower libido, erectile dysfunction in men, difficulties with arousal in women, and trouble reaching orgasm for everyone.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Because the thalamus usually regulates arousal—Schiff likens it to a pacemaker for the brain—damage to this region can induce disorders of consciousness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
Visual, audio, or written erotica can help jumpstart arousal fast.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
Lower libido, erectile dysfunction in men, difficulties with arousal in women, and trouble reaching orgasm for everyone.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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An autopsy found that Morin died of acute intoxication due to combined effects of fentanyl, chlordiazepoxide, and xylazine, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Pillard is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter, officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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The Russell 2000 is more than 13% away from it’s 52-week high, while the S & P 500 is 2% from a new all-time high.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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But if bitcoin makes a new high – just a few thousand dollars over the last – then rather than jump in, look instead to what will boil over in the next geopolitical emergency.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Sending a sizzle of lightning from Raiden's hands to your opponent on the classic six-button arcade version remains a thrill, especially given the excellent sound from this Arcade1Up cabinet.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Each brand does little more than offer quick thrills to fans while taking their money, yet both have turned into markers of latinidad in Southern California à la lowriders and guayaberas.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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The point was not to relive the exhilaration of a sterling 31-11 run.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Not even the endless crowing about this daredevil feat in the marketing campaign leading up to the Cannes Film Festival premiere (and the movie’s release on May 23rd) can suck the exhilaration and sense of awe of watching this extended jaunt through the wild blue yonder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Widespread industrial electrification will also require a robust and reliable electricity grid capable of supporting more demand.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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That deals a serious blow to our transportation electrification aspirations.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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Last word The Red Sox’s trade of Rafael Devers was a shocker, and the timing of it, killing the buzz after their sweep of the Yankees, was rough to swallow.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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Amid the buzz, Vogue reached out to Carolyn's hair colorist, Brad Johns, to get his take on whether or not the portrayal, specifically her signature blonde hair, was done right.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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