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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
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
What happens when a vivacious, perky, wannabe actress moves across the hall from two Caltech physicists whose idea of a big Saturday night is a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons?
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Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
But please, lots of rousing hymns.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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When England sealed World Cup qualification with a win in Latvia the following month, Kane gave another rousing dressing room speech.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
What happens when a vivacious, perky, wannabe actress moves across the hall from two Caltech physicists whose idea of a big Saturday night is a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons?
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Sacramento State’s annual Rising Stars was a two-day whirlwind marathon of drills and activity that played out on several grass fields near Hornet Stadium, and it was deemed a rousing success, from the weather to the effort to the kudos.
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Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
But please, lots of rousing hymns.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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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.
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The tablet threatens to consume the 8-year-old’s every waking moment, leaving no time for making memories with her partners in pretend.
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Having things 'go viral' every waking second in order to have everyone 'in your corner' trust or even listen to your artistic vision.
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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.
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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.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy shipping corridors, has remained a focal point of tensions since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran earlier this year.
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With the bullpen overworked from a busy week — which featured a doubleheader Wednesday — manager Craig Counsell said Friday wasn’t the time to be aggressive.
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This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision.
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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.
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Kape and Magomedov earned $100K Performance of the Night bonuses, while Oliveira and Fili took home Fight of the Night honors, underscoring a thrilling event.
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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