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Recent Examples of arousal
Light kink—like spanking, kink nails, praise kink with a gentle choke or warm/cool sensation play can amplify arousal and build trust.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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Without realizing it, drama can become an unconscious way to maintain that familiar state of arousal.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Promising to enhance intimacy and improve arousal naturally, this product is making waves among those looking to reignite passion in their relationships.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users NYT Mini Today: Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, April 2
Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump
Without realizing it, drama can become an unconscious way to maintain that familiar state of arousal.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Promising to enhance intimacy and improve arousal naturally, this product is making waves among those looking to reignite passion in their relationships.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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Residents voiced concerns over safety and public intoxication during public comment ahead of the decision.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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However, the deputy noted that the man showed four out of eight indicators of intoxication during the walk and turn test and four out of four indicators during the one leg stand test, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The 30-year hit a high of around 5.03%, while the 10-year at one point topped 4.5%.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Conditions are predicted to be mostly sunny with a high of 77 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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To cut us off from the thrill of crossing borders and soaring over distant landscapes would deny us a fundamental pleasure of moviegoing.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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To the public, Franks’ death appeared to have been orchestrated for money and for thrill.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After graduating college, there is a mixture of exhilaration, and fear.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Despite the way it is sometimes depicted in movies and television, the work of investigative reporting moves slowly, with hours of boredom punctuated by moments of exhilaration that, sometimes, are undone by further research.—
Stephen Engelberg,
ProPublica,
31 Mar. 2025
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Its Cable Lab has become a center of technical excellence in the cable industry, working with clients that include Network Rail, BAA, Vodafone, Eurotunnel, Siemens and UK Power Networks on large-scale electrification and decarbonization projects.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Power consumption is projected to reach record highs, driven by the growth of data centers, artificial intelligence, heating and transportation electrification, and increased economic activity.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Using data to create buzz, reduce churn, and keep people coming back will continue to be challenges for any streamer.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Now, with Tesla’s EV sales down 13% in the first quarter, the company needs some buzz to reassure investors CEO Musk can turn things around.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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