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adjective

ˈrau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce rousing (audio)
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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a rousing rendition of our national anthem

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2
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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rousing

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verb

present participle of rouse
1
as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep

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2
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
Adjective
Following a formal presentation of colors by the Illinois Color Guard, Jennifer Hudson sang a rousing rendition of the national anthem accompanied only by a piano. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come. — Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
Marsch delivered this rousing speech while still on the pitch, huddled together with his team of history-makers. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 But the Red Sox responded with three in the bottom half and walked off with a rousing win on Jarren Duran's game-ending single. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rousing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
  1. breathtaking
  2. buzzing
  3. waking
  4. awaking
  5. exciting
  6. busy
  7. awakening
  8. thrilling
Adjective
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
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  • Many of them, like Tubbs, were refugee Midwesterners, sick of parching droughts and devouring plagues of locusts, the insects descending in buzzing clouds thick enough to blacken the noonday sun.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Common symptoms include vertigo, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing, buzzing or other noises, as well as hearing loss.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • In demonstrations, the floating companion performs everyday tasks such as waking users, delivering reminders, keeping someone company while studying, dancing alongside its owner, and providing playful entertainment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Starry summer nights and crisp fall evenings beg for campfire chats and waking beneath a canopy of leaves.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of waking
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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
  • 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
Definition of awaking
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  • The King vs the Prince The clash of styles is one subplot but arguably not as exciting as the prospect of Messi coming up against Lamine Yamal.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • After a month of adrenaline-pumping action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws to a close this weekend with two exciting finals.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Little ones can spend time in Sultan’s Village, the island’s kids’ club, where activities like pirate treasure hunts, coconut painting, and disco nights keep them busy.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of busy
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  • None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The lyrics describe the sorrows of a family separated by slavery, and Frederick Douglass praised the song for awakening abolitionist sentiments.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
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  • The combination of an embroidery that old surviving intact all these years later and its thrilling telling of one of the most consequential battles in all of history just simply doesn’t have an equal.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • To drink is to enter of a labyrinth of romantic, thrilling, even glamorous myths; to give up drinking is to give those up too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
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