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Recent Examples of arousal
This suggested, but didn’t prove, that this might be an arousal signal that assists the wake-up process, Stephan said.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
That uncertainty eventually may change with the new use of a brain test that indirectly measures levels of the critical neurotransmitter serotonin — which is involved in libido, arousal, mood, appetite, sleep, memory and social behavior.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Perhaps tearing originally grew out of a physiological reflex that restored moisture to the eyes and nasal passages after they had been dried out by the pressure of wincing or the hyperventilation of arousal.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
For those with prostates, perineal stimulation can also indirectly create deep arousal and enhance orgasm.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
That uncertainty eventually may change with the new use of a brain test that indirectly measures levels of the critical neurotransmitter serotonin — which is involved in libido, arousal, mood, appetite, sleep, memory and social behavior.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Perhaps tearing originally grew out of a physiological reflex that restored moisture to the eyes and nasal passages after they had been dried out by the pressure of wincing or the hyperventilation of arousal.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
For those with prostates, perineal stimulation can also indirectly create deep arousal and enhance orgasm.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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Public intoxication is a disease.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Public intoxication is a disease.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Temperatures are expected to climb to around 57 degrees on Tuesday, compared to Kansas City’s typical high of 38 degrees for this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Costco is down 19% from the February 2025 high.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More advanced skiers and snowboarders can seek their thrills in Huckleberry Bowl near the resort’s summit, famous for deep powder in its ungroomed areas.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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An overreliance on tools weakens our civilization (and saps the film’s dramatic thrills).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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