roused; rousing
1
2
archaic
: to cause to break from cover
rouser
noun
: an act or instance of rousing
especially
: an excited stir
Examples of rouse in a Sentence
Verb
I've been unable to rouse her.
I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
These animals are dangerous when roused.
She was roused to anger by their indifference.
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
For the encore of the Flaming Lips’ set, Brock joined the band on stage for a rousing rendition of the 1970 heavy metal tune.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, most of the siblings attended the puppy ice cream party, along with their mom, enjoying a rousing romp together in the backyard where many had been fostered.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Playing as an unranked wildcard in Montréal this week, Bouchard enjoyed a rousing three-set win over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the first round, Monday night.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
But with the help of his friends and a rousing, inclusive baseball game, Hugo learns that everyone needs something a little different to succeed and that working together is no trouble at all.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
For the encore of the Flaming Lips’ set, Brock joined the band on stage for a rousing rendition of the 1970 heavy metal tune.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, most of the siblings attended the puppy ice cream party, along with their mom, enjoying a rousing romp together in the backyard where many had been fostered.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Playing as an unranked wildcard in Montréal this week, Bouchard enjoyed a rousing three-set win over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the first round, Monday night.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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