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Recent Examples of arousal
For some people, this arousal feels like a tingling sensation.
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Erika W. Smith, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
To prevent recurrent issues, owners should identify the source of the cat's arousal and avoid as best as possible.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The internal stimulator boasts an ergonomic design and provides gentle vibrations that target the G-spot for deeper arousal levels.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
One who isn’t shutting down this idea of a torrid affair for Louise is neighbor Gertrude Deuter, a woman whose arousal around these men who float and flit around her is palpable.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Erika W. Smith, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
To prevent recurrent issues, owners should identify the source of the cat's arousal and avoid as best as possible.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The internal stimulator boasts an ergonomic design and provides gentle vibrations that target the G-spot for deeper arousal levels.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
One who isn’t shutting down this idea of a torrid affair for Louise is neighbor Gertrude Deuter, a woman whose arousal around these men who float and flit around her is palpable.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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Together, the officers from the disparate agencies form large crews to pull over motorists, serve warrants, block people from jumping fare gates at Metro subway stations, and crack down on low-level crimes such as drug possession and public intoxication.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Bailey Lyle, 27, and Richard Goode, 29, both died of accidental drug intoxication.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Cleveland’s seven total doubles were a single-game season high.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The previous high for a single window was the £398m spent by Chelsea in 2023, and though the latter’s spending over the course of a season then might still outstrip Liverpool’s (Chelsea went big that January too), there’s no denying the sums dispensed from Merseyside have been huge.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, the thrill of victory and the record-breaking performances will quickly fade.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy craft cocktails, cold beer, and fan-favorite dishes like sliders, wings, burgers, and oysters while sharing the thrill with other fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exhilaration of a near miss.—
Megan Cummins
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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The contrast between genres — yet seamless flow — created a sense of sonic exhilaration that rippled through the crowd.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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While Longbow is a startup, the experience of the three main figures behind it goes deep into the pioneering of electrification, with 40-plus years over six different electric brands.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The company's current strategic plan, titled Dare Forward 2030, was announced in March 2022 and significantly focused on sustainability and electrification.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In an age when generating the biggest buzz seems to be the only way to get ahead, Ron del Barrilito is quietly doubling down on its history.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Real Performance, Real Credibility FIBI isn’t just building buzz—they’re earning trust.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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