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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners
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as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in awaking
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rousing
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
An African American by the name of A.C. Lightburn was also said to have given the most rousing speech in support of incorporation.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
An African American by the name of A.C. Lightburn was also said to have given the most rousing speech in support of incorporation.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Verb
The pair of McCartney's peers received a rousing welcome from the audience, who joined the former Beatles star during his Got Back Tour performance.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
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With its breathtaking views and uncompromising natural beauty, Aspen’s particular cultural phenomenon is its understanding that aesthetics are not ornamental but essential.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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In warmer weather, accordion glass doors open to the outdoor patio with breathtaking views.—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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So everything about the project was really exciting to me.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Drake Maye showed a lot of promise last year, which is exciting enough, but the Patriots built up the offense around him a lot better heading into the season.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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From ultrasounds to spacesuit assembly, Earth observations and monitoring blood flow, the seven members of the second half of Expedition 73 were kept busy this week aboard the International Space Station (ISS).—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Earn and Learn helps teenager find employment, the program’s participants have been on a steady decrease since 2022 Kylee Jackson, 15, has kept her mornings busy this summer.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tune the channel to ABC at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon to catch a thrilling WNBA basketball contest between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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As a city known for its tech industry and vibrant communities, Seattle has attracted several national and regional internet providers.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event, which was first held in 2001 and now draws more than 200,000 attendees, marked a new chapter this year as the festival moved to First Ward Park, while the parade continued its vibrant march down Tryon Street.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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What was really interesting about so much of the work was that materiality and texture were so tangible.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce settlement made headlines in part for the inclusion of one interesting detail: their children's vaccination status.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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Rediscovering The Frick Because The Frick Collection is one of the most inspiring sanctuaries in the city, many art lovers find ways to support the museum through membership and other programs.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Across the United States and Europe, analysts and policymakers frequently cite Taiwan as a paradigm of democracy—an inspiring example of how a polity can transform itself from a brutal dictatorship into a thriving liberal state.—
LEV NACHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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