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adjective

ˈrau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce rousing (audio)
Definition of rousingnext
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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
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 When England sealed World Cup qualification with a win in Latvia the following month, Kane gave another rousing dressing room speech. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
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 Pulisic entered the game to a rousing cheer at the 58-minute mark, replacing Tim Weah. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 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
Adjective
  • Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • An early 2022 op-ed in the University of Calgary’s student newspaper described the idea as the antithesis of hustle culture, one that finds satisfaction in mundane tasks rather than cramming productivity into every waking moment.
    — Allison Palmer July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • After spending nearly every waking moment together in the villa, they are expected to return to their normal lives, Corbin to Miami and Parmida to San Antonio, which could pose new challenges for their romance.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of waking
Verb
  • 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
Adjective
  • We were treated to a commercial-free evening of exciting entertaining, educational, emotional and joyful programming.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The player in question is Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, who has been described as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The Pierside in Santa Monica has been exceptionally busy during the World Cup, with many tourists opting to stay near the beach despite the longer trek to SoFi Stadium where the games are held.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Journey actually has a live stream of the beach in one of the community areas, which is a good way to check how busy the beaches are before heading out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of busy
Verb
  • 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
  • This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Definition of awakening
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  • The thrilling result is the second time in as many matches that Argentina narrowly avoided defeat.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Thiero, who missed last year’s summer league because of a knee injury, had 13 points in the Lakers’ thrilling, 93-91 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday at Chase Center.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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