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Recent Examples of arousal
This tickling can increase the nipple's sensitivity and, in turn, arousal.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Reducing sodium intake may help relax and widen blood vessels, which may enhance the arousal of the genitals.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Are there certain types of music, certain people, certain parts of the dressing room, certain warm-up routines that lift their arousal?
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Because of the way our pupils change in response to brain activity, signaling states such as arousal, there's been some evidence that, when asleep, the eyes may offer similar clues reflecting neural processes.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Reducing sodium intake may help relax and widen blood vessels, which may enhance the arousal of the genitals.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Are there certain types of music, certain people, certain parts of the dressing room, certain warm-up routines that lift their arousal?
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Because of the way our pupils change in response to brain activity, signaling states such as arousal, there's been some evidence that, when asleep, the eyes may offer similar clues reflecting neural processes.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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Protections For Cannabis Consumers State Question 837 also includes provisions that prohibit the presumption of intoxication based on the use of marijuana or the presence of THC metabolites in a person’s system.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At the hospital, Beltram showed signs of intoxication and was aggressive and uncooperative with Sacramento police officers, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Metallica Saved My Life explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials and triumphs for over four decades.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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That stock has fallen more than 21% over the past week and sits around 47% below its 52-week high.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rainbow Six: Siege There are a lot of competitive first-person shooters on Game Pass, but only Rainbow Six: Siege offers the thrills of scoring a headshot through plaster.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beyond providing effective ways to think about the puzzle, these terms allow players to share the thrill of solving with one another.—
Elie Levine,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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My heart was already pounding from the awful climb, but there was a sudden thrill and exhilaration.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Thursday's episode contained an array of emotions from the sorrow, panic and exhilaration.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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The program, currently accepting applications, is targeting startups working on electrification and digitization, such as industrial automation.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their name is an acronym, short for stratospheric perturbations resulting from intense thunderstorm electrification.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With that unusual context, Apple is using the current moment to try and drive subscriptions to its Apple TV+ streaming video service, both taking advantage of the buzz and locking in a recurring services revenue stream along the way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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