Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal In Vibe Science studies, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic activation as the brain entrains to the stimulus, producing lower arousal and readiness for sleep and recovery. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Together, these efforts point to a growing recognition that PTSD affects not only psychological processes but also the biological systems involved in stress, arousal and emotional regulation. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 This therapy works by modifying sleep habits, regulating sleep-wake schedules, reducing arousal and reframing unhelpful beliefs about sleep. — Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

Among adult pedestrians killed in nighttime crashes, about a third had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication; so did about 20% of those killed during the day.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanchez was charged with one felony count of battery resulting in bodily injury, plus misdemeanor charges of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, public intoxication endangering the life of another and battery resulting in bodily injury.

— Matt Schubert, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

Quite an impact for a 21-year-old entering just his fourth season with a career high of 67 points.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Industry statistics show that residential electricity prices in California run 89% above the national average and have climbed nearly 9% compared to the same period last year, while fuel prices across the state continue to set new highs.

— , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of high

Noun

The beloved original delivered plenty of twists, thrills, and chills, courtesy of director Griffin Dunne and Alice Hoffman, who wrote the novels the 1998 and 2026 films are based on.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
That’s setting a tough bar to clear, but what a thrill if Rock can do it.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

When Maserati brought me back, exhilaration turned to fixation, which Weiss happily indulged by bringing me back for a third time to be coached by Rod Macleod.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

Adele has been catapulted into an online sensation, thanks to the buzz surrounding Dancing and its full cast after season 34.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Early buzz had tipped Malkovich as the film’s strongest contender, and the initial festival reactions only confirmed this.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026