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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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
The musician, the daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, showcased the rousing, grungy track alongside her live band.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Yet Daniel Pemberton’s opening theme music is a rousing crescendo of stadium rock synthesizers.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
To accomplish this, Zegna recruited Ron and Russell Mael and their Sparks band — on a night off from their international tour — to perform a rousing set that got the crowd dancing.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
The musician, the daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, showcased the rousing, grungy track alongside her live band.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Verb
The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Yet Daniel Pemberton’s opening theme music is a rousing crescendo of stadium rock synthesizers.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
Adjective
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Catch a show with a breathtaking backdrop.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Nina Dobrev put an unexpected—yet breathtaking—spin on the bridal trend on Saturday.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Sleep talking preserves the architecture of waking language.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Avoid your phone for the first hour after waking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 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
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Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Partnership wants balance as the nurturing Moon activates your 7th House of Partnership, standing opposite awakening Uranus in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Argentinians, of course, went on to win the 2022 World Cup in one of the most thrilling finals in tournament history.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But Qatar’s fourth and final shot on goal proved the difference between a loss and a thrilling comeback point earned.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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