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Recent Examples of arousal
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.
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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
Because posture and movement are tightly linked to attention and arousal, changes in sensory feedback from the feet can influence how stable, alert or grounded a person feels.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
When conflict is interpreted as emotionally dangerous, arousal spikes faster.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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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
Because posture and movement are tightly linked to attention and arousal, changes in sensory feedback from the feet can influence how stable, alert or grounded a person feels.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
When conflict is interpreted as emotionally dangerous, arousal spikes faster.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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After observing signs of intoxication, the officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested him.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meredith’s death report lists methamphetamine intoxication as a significant condition, while Shoots’ lists acute and chronic alcohol toxicity as a significant condition.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, after a series of spending hikes and tax cuts, deficits are piling up year after year, and the Congressional Budget Office expects federal debt to hit a historic high of 120% of America’s gross domestic product by 2035.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Showers are expected to continue on and off through Saturday, except for Thursday, which is expected to be mostly sunny and have a high of 71 degrees.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The horror films that stay with me are the ones that feel personal first and supernatural second, and this movie blends pulpy genre thrills with a story about masculinity and power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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But there is also a pure exhilaration in standing on that last precipice, face-to-face with the question that exists beyond all other questions—which is to say, God.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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My thoughts were a mixture of exhilaration and terror.—
Lloyd Blankfein,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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The trend underscores the shifting dynamics at play on the road to full electrification.—
Sam Meredith,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, the consultancy did not see sustained growth in demand following an easing of global electrification targets and slowing demand in China.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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After a long sales lull, the Cybertruck could spark buzz once again with its new, cheaper starting price.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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For viewers still getting to know Rausch, Cumming’s assessment has only fueled the buzz.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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