ROUST Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

roust

verb

Definition of roust

as in to wake

to force (someone or something) to move from a place The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.

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Recent Examples of roust At this point, many comedians would have given up, perhaps abandoning Jarle for better comedy, but Conan needles and cajoles him just enough to roust his spirits. — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 The European folk roots of Ferrell's work felt front and center with the arrangement and should roust crowds potentially baking in the sun at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024 Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many. — Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings. — Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021 See All Example Sentences for roust

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Nobody ever seriously believed Belichick was going to morph into a headphones-wearing, sideline-waking Susan Lucci, the soap opera megastar who waited 19 years before finally winning a Daytime Emmy.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The best music; Cars still had a little style and nothing woke about sports.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of wake

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Like Harvey, Williams was asleep when she was awakened by a phone call from her husband, who was out of town.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Of course, be sure to call 911 immediately if the child is unconscious or cannot be awakened, is having difficulty breathing, has a seizure, or is experiencing another life-threatening symptom.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of awaken

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Where else, after all, but at one’s alma mater can a 40-year-old do a keg stand to rousing applause?

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
The tennis ace stepped behind the club’s plush bar to serve his signature drink, Fritzy Spicy Margarita, and welcomed invitees with a rousing toast.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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