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Recent Examples of arousal
The goal is not orgasm but staying in a sustained state of arousal for an extended period of time.
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Jennifer Pollitt, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Research supports expressive writing as a tool for reducing pre-sleep cognitive arousal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Researchers also observed rapid activation of brain regions involved in attention, arousal and stress regulation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The idea is to downshift from excess arousal into a more centred space, Nedas explained.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Pollitt, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Research supports expressive writing as a tool for reducing pre-sleep cognitive arousal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Researchers also observed rapid activation of brain regions involved in attention, arousal and stress regulation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The idea is to downshift from excess arousal into a more centred space, Nedas explained.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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Law enforcement said the woman showed signs of intoxication at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Ghio also mentioned Marcello Meadows, a 10-month-old who died of fentanyl, xylazine, and cocaine intoxication in June of 2023.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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And diesel gas, the lifeblood of American business that keeps trucks tractors and trains running, is approaching record highs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Today, teens are no different from any other generation, still searching for freedom and the thrill of playing chicken with authority.—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exhilaration of ever so briefly catching a wave was electric.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dabbling in crime provides the exhilaration Morgan longs for.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yu hopes Also’s bikes will speed up the electrification of micromobility, but Zipper said the bikes’ complexity and price point might hinder that mission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The longtime automotive exec, who returned to Volvo last year as its CEO, has overseen the Swedish brand's global expansion and push into electrification.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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On the surface, such albums offer a fresh angle into an already familiar work, but businesswise, these sorts of extras nudge artists into new markets, nurturing buzz and providing an outlet for off-cycle income.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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In response to the buzz around the photo, Kennedy took to X to further boast about his wildlife interactions.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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