as in intoxication
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arousal
The idea is to downshift from excess arousal into a more centred space, Nedas explained.
—
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
When vertebrate animals are startled, neurons in a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus release norepinephrine, a neuromodulator associated with arousal, along fibers that fan out across the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
So before jumping into any sort of physical stimulation, focus on mental arousal and set the scene.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arousal
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
When humans encounter something overwhelming, whether trauma or transcendence, the nervous system goes into high arousal.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
When vertebrate animals are startled, neurons in a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus release norepinephrine, a neuromodulator associated with arousal, along fibers that fan out across the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
So before jumping into any sort of physical stimulation, focus on mental arousal and set the scene.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arousal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
-
Police arrested the driver on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Drowsy and Fatigued Driving For drivers, fatigue can be just as dangerous as alcohol intoxication.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
San Rafael also logged a preliminary high of 85 degrees, above the high of 83 from back in 1972, according to the local office of the National Weather Service.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The average high for this time of the year in Sacramento is 66 degrees.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
One of my all-time favorite experiences was crafting an unforgettable luxury safari, tailored to heighten the thrill of adventure while providing unparalleled comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
-
Joana Mallwitz, whose debut with the orchestra last year was a thrill a minute, has been invited back.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Those reporters told stories of war in all its gore and its glory, its exhilaration and its ennui.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
-
But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For buyers stepping into electrification without committing to a fully electric SUV, the TX 550h+ represents a compelling bridge between traditional luxury and the future of mobility.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
-
The switch to electrification for major means of transportation has been limited to land vehicles.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The idea is to leverage empty storefronts to build buzz and entice more shoppers to city sidewalks.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
-
And while the free-agency frenzy has created a buzz in Carolina, fans are still curious about what’s to come.—
Mike Kaye
March 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
