1
as in wakes
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in awakes
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rouses
No, Kravitz is an artist who builds from the essence of his music, true rock ‘n’ roll, creating a live show that doesn’t push boundaries but rouses the audience and satisfies our yearning for a real rock star.
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Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouses
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The baker who wakes before dawn for sixty years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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Among the wares, there’s a swanky alarm clock that wakes you with light that mimics a sunrise, a cheetah-print AirPods case from Kate Spade, and a powerful portable charger that can charge two devices at once.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Set in a remote village in North Macedonia, the film tells the story of 15-year-old Ahmet, a quiet shepherd boy whose discovery of electronic music awakens a desire for freedom and self-expression.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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As for Pluto direct, this awakens passion and creativity, encouraging you to embrace love in ways that feel bolder and more playful.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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For various reasons—his kids are off from school during the robbery; his getaway driver drops out; his hotheaded gunman arouses suspicion—his haphazard caper doesn’t lead to riches.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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This arouses the ire of the town’s belligerent sheriff (Colin Hanks, playing against type) and crooked theme park owner (John Ortiz) who decide to get revenge on the apparent family man causing them trouble.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Rouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouses. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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