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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Experts recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes after waking to make your bed for a healthier, tidier space.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
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What happens in the first minutes after waking can either reinforce those patterns or interrupt them.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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But our power is about awakening something beyond fear and cynicism in the human nervous system.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Ghoul, in possession of the cold fusion diode, uses it to power New Vegas, thus awakening the digital House.—
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Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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All received rousing ovations, with the loudest reserved for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, whose AFC Championship interception was shown on the Jumbotron.—
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Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Rousting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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