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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
Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
San Jose opened its season with a rousing 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City last weekend, featuring a pair of goals from center back Daniel Munie.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s a rabble-rousing politician with grievances galore.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
He was clearly remembered by the crowd, which gave him a rousing ovation after watching a video tribute.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
San Jose opened its season with a rousing 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City last weekend, featuring a pair of goals from center back Daniel Munie.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
That seemed like the kind of rousing, big-picture finish on which the president might have ended day two of combat operations.
—Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s a rabble-rousing politician with grievances galore.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
Adjective
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It’s perched on a cliff with truly breathtaking views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor looked breathtaking, thanks to makeup artist Yeika Glow.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This process rehydrates the corms, waking them up from dormancy and encouraging them to sprout.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bed sharers can rejoice in the fact that the mattress has just the right amount of stability to keep a restless partner from waking you up.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Article continues below Seasonal boost to auroras This week's storm watch comes at an especially exciting time for aurora hunters, with many regarding March as one of the best months to see the northern lights.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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So, to see him now, four solo albums deep, embracing a love of dance is exciting.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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How thrilling to see such an innately feminine film, which completely centers the enormity and complexity of a woman’s love, be honored on such a massive stage.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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These images are perplexing, thrilling—visual nuts to crack.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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