Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal As arousal rises, the brain becomes temporarily more vigilant and focused. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Place cells, hippocampal neurons that fire when an animal occupies a particular spot, still fired in the same locations after arousal. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026 Chronic excessive bracing leads to shallow breathing and breath-holding, which reinforces sympathetic arousal — your fight-or-flight response — and increases muscle tension. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

David Pedro Sopys, 46, had died three days earlier from hyperthermia, with drug intoxication being a contributing factor.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
One student survived, but the other later died from complications of acute fentanyl intoxication, according to investigators.

— Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

Using your fingertips or a tool, knead and contour the facial muscles, moving along the jawline and upward toward the highs of the cheekbones and undereye region and across the forehead.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
At the Triangle Commons Neighborhood Park in Hyde Park, reported burglaries fell from a high of 47 in 2024 to just 16 last year.

— Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of high

Noun

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Torque had to be reduced from 505 ft lbs to 461 ft lbs to go easy on the gearbox, but the regular 503 horses were all there, and the thrill of shifting yourself was enough to make up for a slight acceleration deficit versus the regular car.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

The island’s allure is often centered around exhilaration—surfing on its west coast and exploring its fathomless forests—yet a calmer current of energy runs alongside this adventurous spirit.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

Kamalvandi also highlighted rising global electricity demand, driven in part by artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the electrification of transport.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Another key area for investments has been in fleet electrification and decarbonization.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of electrification

Noun

With the upcoming release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, all the buzz over ACOTAR book 6 has both existing fans and curious newcomers revisiting the series.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
In 2009, when the meatpacking plants that gave the area its name still operated, The Standard, commissioned by hotelier Andre Balasz, opened to immediate buzz.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026