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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners
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as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in awaking
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rousing
Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
There was another threepeat in the women’s 4x100m thanks to the quadrant of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, Kayla White and Sha’Carri Richardson before a rousing finish from reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles saw the US defeat Canada in the corresponding men’s event.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller as well as Cosmo Jarvis and Woody Norman have joined the rousing forces of The Uprising, Paul Greengrass’s period drama being made by Focus Features.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
This boundary-breaking dance drama follows Baby (Jennifer Grey) and Johnny (Patrick Swayze) in a wrong-side-of-the-tracks romantic entanglement that all starts with a rousing night of bumping and grinding.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
There was another threepeat in the women’s 4x100m thanks to the quadrant of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, Kayla White and Sha’Carri Richardson before a rousing finish from reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles saw the US defeat Canada in the corresponding men’s event.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The development could set the two party leaders in the House up for a rousing debate over the government shutdown, which entered its 15th day on Wednesday.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller as well as Cosmo Jarvis and Woody Norman have joined the rousing forces of The Uprising, Paul Greengrass’s period drama being made by Focus Features.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
Adjective
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Leanos recalls her sister waking her up to tell her that the video was going viral.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This notion supports the continuity hypothesis of dreaming, which proposes that dream content often reflects aspects of a person’s waking life.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chalotra still excels at giving Yennefer a desperate rage that makes her sorceress scenes visceral and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Under Armour has also been busy making bigger investments in the performance shoe category.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The folks at East Fork have been busy this year.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Upon awakening to a loud fire alarm, EKG results showed an average heart rate of 180 beats per minute, as compared with an average of less than 70 while sleeping.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, there is Zoltan (Danny Woodburn), the fan-favorite dwarf with some rather thrilling skills, and several others to round out the already expansive cast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Jets pulled off a thrilling comeback in the fourth quarter to knock off the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 on the road in Week 8.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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