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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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Bartholomew Burcham contributes a lively editorial pace and Jeff Russo a sufficiently rousing score.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone‘s doom-laden black comedy-thriller Bugonia stupefied and delighted the Venice Film Festival on Thursday night, drawing a rousing six-minute standing ovation after its world premiere inside the Italian water city’s Sala Grande cinema.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
After a rousing 31-point victory over the Golden State Valkyries, the Sun came back to Earth in their last outing, a 101-85 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Storm.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Bartholomew Burcham contributes a lively editorial pace and Jeff Russo a sufficiently rousing score.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
Witkoff, a real-estate lawyer by training whose apprenticeship in diplomacy has so far produced neither peace in Gaza nor an end to the war in Ukraine, offered a rousing paean to the boss.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone‘s doom-laden black comedy-thriller Bugonia stupefied and delighted the Venice Film Festival on Thursday night, drawing a rousing six-minute standing ovation after its world premiere inside the Italian water city’s Sala Grande cinema.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the relationship didn't become romantic until later on, Umansky and Zingerman spent nearly every waking moment together in high school.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Drown is now striving to be able to flip sleeping clients without waking them up.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ought to be enough to keep you busy for a little while.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Down 7-6, FAMU quarterback RJ Johnson III hit Jalen Rogers for a 26-yard grab, awakening the once silent Rattler crowd.—
Jayden Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Last week’s awakening Aquarius Full Moon likely exposed broken systems and illuminated long-standing imbalances.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
17 Aug. 2025
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How about the first time two boosters landed side by side, punctuating the inaugural launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket with thrilling synchrony?—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Players will visit stunning new locations, solve intricate puzzles, battle dangerous cultists, and encounter an epic new enemy in a classically thrilling Indiana Jones adventure.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nebraska’s prairies and parks are known for their vibrant wildflowers like prairie clover, goldenrods, and asters—but sunflowers are the real showstoppers in the fall.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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