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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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Colorado’s public schools recorded their lowest dropout rate ever during the last academic year as four-year graduation rates surpassed a 10-year high, according to new state data.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the industry was down 34 percent from the lucrative highs of the prior week, with attendance dropping close to 13 percent and the average ticket price dropping $40.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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What to Expect at Morgan’s Wonderland Forget the long lines and high-octane thrills typical of traditional amusement parks.—
Sarah Gilliland,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Bears and Caleb Williams gave us more thrills.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The show focuses on the angst and exhilaration of being a young adult determined to take control of one’s own destiny.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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The exhilaration of constant research and development is part of what drives this culinary team.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Linghui lineup highlights battery-first strategy across new models Rather than being positioned simply as new nameplates, BYD’s first Linghui models are designed to showcase the company’s latest battery and electrification strategy across multiple segments.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Just a few years ago, Jeep touted the Wrangler 4xe as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America, and the herald of a new electrification strategy.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taylor has garnered major buzz this award show season for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, One Battle After Another.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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After years of rumors and online buzz among devoted fans, Aldi is officially coming to Colorado.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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