rousting

verb

present participle of roust
as in waking
to force (someone or something) to move from a place The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.

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  1. waking
  2. awakening
  3. rousing
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  • Other bright-light studies have measured roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after waking when people were exposed to bright morning light versus dim conditions.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The real red flag, Walker says, is persistently waking unrefreshed, even after a full night in bed.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of waking
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  • While the confetti settles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Spain etches its name further into soccer’s history books with its second men’s World Cup title, the women’s side of the game is awakening.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of awakening
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  • Meanwhile, Prudhomme helps to paint a tricolore on the start line in Aurillac and delivers a rousing speech.
    — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Being this close to a liftoff, and feeling the sensation of rising with it, creates an inspiring, rousing moment.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of rousing
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