Thesaurus results for AROUSAL

arousal

noun

Definition of arousal

as in intoxication

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Recent Examples of arousal 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 Research published in Family Process tracking couples over 25 years found that how emotional arousal unfolds within a single conflict conversation has measurable consequences for relationship satisfaction, not just immediately but decades later. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The analysis found overall improvements in vaginal dryness and urogenital symptoms, which can include things like painful urination, urinary urgency, decreased arousal, and pelvic pain or pressure. — Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026 Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help for how to do this or to try new methods to increase arousal. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arousal

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Noun

After detaining the suspect, deputies determined he had been released from jail earlier Saturday following arrest on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Hampton, 29, is on trial in the 485th District Court in Tarrant County this week on an indictment in which the top count is intoxication manslaughter.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of intoxication

Noun

With home prices around the United States nearing record highs, a new data analysis shows that foreclosure filings nationwide have spiked as well.

— Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Analysts see strong fundamentals but a tough set-up into earnings, with the Club stock near record highs.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of high

Noun

What remains is a far more interesting addition to the rape-revenge tradition, albeit one that may frustrate viewers expecting more conventional genre thrills from a Fantasia premiere.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
The Elfin Flip 4K has been designed to deliver gaming as well as TV and movie thrills.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The games are known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open-world playgrounds, unique stories, and memorable antagonists.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

These breakthroughs collectively made cars safer, faster, cleaner, and smarter, laying the foundation for today's advanced vehicles and future electrification and autonomy.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Goldman Sachs initiates Versigent as buy Goldman said the electrification company has plenty of upside.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of electrification

Noun

To work around this, some Gen Z ravers are swapping vodka shots for espresso shots and chasing their weekly serotonin buzz beneath café lights rather than nightclub strobes.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Joey King and Maisie Williams brew up buzz for their film Practical Magic 2 in New York City on July 24.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026