1
as in to awaken
to cause to stop sleeping
the rooster's crow aroused me from my deep sleep
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2
as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
set the alarm so we would arouse at 5:00 a.m.
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3
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the court's controversial decision aroused many to protest and to lobby the legislature for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of arouse
Life’s inevitable uncertainties instantly arouse your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight or stress response).
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Johanna’s worldly bearing and otherworldly beauty; the unbearable stirrings of jealousy aroused when her teacher bonds with other students; the deeper bond that forms when Johanne impulsively pays a visit to Johanna’s apartment.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
When her husband’s relationship with their enigmatic new neighbor becomes increasingly intense, Fiona’s suspicions are aroused.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Defending rights and progress aroused attendees at that January meeting in 2025 as strongly as denouncing forced colonization aroused attendees at the mass meeting 208 years earlier.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Johanna’s worldly bearing and otherworldly beauty; the unbearable stirrings of jealousy aroused when her teacher bonds with other students; the deeper bond that forms when Johanne impulsively pays a visit to Johanna’s apartment.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
When her husband’s relationship with their enigmatic new neighbor becomes increasingly intense, Fiona’s suspicions are aroused.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Defending rights and progress aroused attendees at that January meeting in 2025 as strongly as denouncing forced colonization aroused attendees at the mass meeting 208 years earlier.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arouse
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The visible algae was able to be awakened from dormancy from nine sediment samples under favorable nutrient and light conditions, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Within recent years, extravagant excursions have evolved from pure indulgence to experiences leaving the traveler feeling enriched and awakened.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Alex later awakes in the back seat to discover the vehicle has stopped, and the British man is no longer behind the wheel.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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McCullers awoke at 5:30 a.m. for a game that started 13 hours later.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that the administration maintained confidence in Waltz and said the case was effectively closed, even as the breach provoked bipartisan criticism and opened up divisions inside the White House.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The labyrinthine saga dating from 1977, when the original Grove Isle covenant was signed, provokes intense head-scratching.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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And while Stitch stands over her protectively, looking confused but not trying to wake her, tiny Taco has a different approach.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Trump has made the war on woke a centerpiece of his early weeks in office.—
Suzanne Nossel,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2025
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The whoops and applause from family members and supporters in the crowd accompanied the rousing music and spectacular light show.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dunmore’s informants quickly reported the guards’ absence and roused him from sleep at the nearby Governor’s Palace.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call (410) 685-2022 or email [email protected] or [email protected].—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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Access to the leaves will stimulate scientific research that will objectively assess coca’s medical and therapeutic potential and benefits, with the ultimate goal of making available for all people a plant that promises to improve their well-being and ease the day-to-day challenges of their lives.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the moon and Mars collide, rushing toward your future stimulates unnecessary stress.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Arouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arouse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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